Leprechaun 2
Sequel to the 1993 film Leprechaun.
Leprechaun 2 (also known as One Wedding and Lots of Funerals in the United Kingdom) is a 1994 American fantasy comedy horror film directed by Rodman Flender and written by Turi Meyer and Al Septien. It is the sequel to Mark Jones' Leprechaun (1993) and the second installment in the Leprechaun franchise. The plot centers on a leprechaun (Warwick Davis) as he hunts for a bride and for his gold-hoarding impulses.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Rodman Flender
- Writer
- Turi Meyer / Al Septien
- Based On
- Characters · Mark Jones
- Producer
- Donald P. Borchers / Mark Amin / Mark Jones / Michael Prescott
- Starring
- Warwick Davis
- Cinematography
- Jane Castle
- Editing
- Richard Gentner / Christopher Roth
- Music
- Jonathan Elias
- Studio
- Planet Productions
- Distributor
- Trimark Pictures
- Released
- 8 April 1994
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
In the year 994 in Ireland, the leprechaun celebrates his 1,000th birthday on Saint Patrick's Day. He intends to marry his slave's daughter, but her father William O'Day intervenes. The leprechaun manipulates her to sneeze three times; O'Day says 'God bless you' to save her and is killed. The leprechaun promises to take a descendant of O'Day as his bride on his next 1,000th birthday. On St. Patrick's Day 1994 in Los Angeles, a young man named Cody works with his Uncle Morty giving 'dark side' tours. The leprechaun emerges from a tour stop and begins searching for Bridget, a modern descendant of the O'Day bloodline.
Reader's Guide
Leprechaun 2 was released on April 8, 1994 to a box office total of $2.3 million. It was panned by critics, holding a 6% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 17 reviews. Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote that it has better writing, production values, acting, and humor than the original. TV Guide stated the film is an improvement over its predecessor, though 'cynically contrived even by schlock horror standards'. Marc Savlov of The Austin Chronicle critiqued that the film is a complete rehash of the original. It was the final installment to receive a theatrical release until Leprechaun: Origins in 2014. A sequel, Leprechaun 3, was released direct-to-video the following year.
Did You Know?
- Warwick Davis said the reason for a sequel was 'Money's definitely the answer', alluding to a pay increase.
- In its U.S. opening weekend, the film played in 252 theaters and grossed $672,775.
- The leprechaun's weakness is cast iron.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leprechaun 2?
It is a 1994 fantasy comedy horror sequel to the original Leprechaun, directed by Rodman Flender. The leprechaun's quest this time involves searching for a bride while also indulging his obsession with hoarding gold.
What is Leprechaun 2's UK release title?
Audiences in the United Kingdom saw the film under the alternate name "One Wedding and Lots of Funerals."
Who wrote the Leprechaun 2 screenplay?
Turi Meyer and Al Septien are credited as the writers behind the script.
Who plays the leprechaun in Leprechaun 2?
Warwick Davis returns to the role, continuing the character from the 1993 original.
How did Leprechaun 2 perform at the box office?
The film took in roughly $2.3 million in theatrical receipts during its April 1994 run.
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