Leprechaun 2 Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		1.5
Video		3.5
Audio		3.5
Extras		2.5
Overall		2.0

Leprechaun 2 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman October 14, 2014

Note: This film is included in the bundle Leprechaun: The Complete Movie Collection.

If a certain monster got a potential spouse in Bride of Frankenstein, why can’t a little leprechaun? That seems to have been the guiding premise behind this second Leprechaun outing, one which ports over Warwick Davis as the petulant little green man but which is otherwise a sequel in name only. There is at least a certain structural similarity here, with a prologue setting up the main storyline. In this case, a millennium old attempt by the leprechaun to get hitched is finally realized in 20th century Los Angeles.

This film continues to offer a showcase for Warwick Davis’ singular talents, but it otherwise is a pretty shoddy (some might even say smarmy) exercise, one undercut by the not quite ready for prime time performance by Shevonne Durkin as the young girl the leprechaun sets his eyes on as a potential bride. There are still some scattered scares here and at least the attempt at campy comedy, but this is one film that probably should have stayed over the rainbow.

Leprechaun 2 Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Leprechaun 2 is presented on Blu-ray courtesy of Lionsgate Films with an AVC encoded 1080p transfer in 1.78:1. Considering the very low budget of this film, this high definition presentation is surprisingly vivid looking, with a clear, stable picture and accurate looking and nicely saturated colors. Contrast is more consistent here than in the first film, adding definition to the misty, darker sequences. Detail is quite appealing in close-ups, though some of the seams of Davis' makeup can be spotted.

Leprechaun 2 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Leprechaun 2 features a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 track that sports reasonable fidelity and decent dynamic range, at least given an understanding of the film's less than fulsome budget. Dialogue comes through just fine, though there are occasional very slight issues with distortion and crackling that appear to be source related.

Leprechaun 2 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Audio Commentary with Director Rodman Flender


• The Leprechaun Chronicles Part Two - A Second Chance (1080p; 21:05)


• Theatrical Trailer (1080p; 1:00)


• Still Gallery (1080p; 4:25)

Leprechaun 2 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Leprechaun 2 is still able to whip up a few scares and some intermittent laughs, but it can be a slog to get through, with an over convoluted plot and some less than Oscar worthy performances. Technical merits here are generally very good and the supplementary package is excellent, for those considering a purchase.