
I realize that in the pantheon of horror characters, the Leprechaun is several steps below icons like Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees. I’d never claim that the “Leprechaun” movies are anywhere near the most accomplished or ambitious horror franchise. But there’s something undeniably entertaining about the commitment that actor Warwick Davis puts into the role of the evil Leprechaun, and the gleefully dumb situations that the filmmakers place him in.
This article is part of Trick or Stream, a seasonal series where Tom's Guide writers share their favorite horror movies and thrillers.