After the unexpected success of Leprechaun, Trimark voted for a sequel in 1994. More bucks were thrown into it and Rodney Gibbons (straight from the Corman stable, now an Ugly Betty director) hired to write and direct.
If the results on the screen were an improvment on the first episode, the box office was a disappointment for Trimark. But that didn't stop'em from adding more DTV sequels, where the evil thingy keep on coming back. Even though Lions Gate bought Trimark, they felt there was definitely something. I think the 6th sequel got released in 2007.
As for the music, the always likeable Jonathan Elias stepped on. I mean, come on : Children of the Corn, Vamp, Tuff Turf, Shakedown, Parents, Rude Awakening... these are ALL 80's cheeze classics! The Children of the corn soundtrack always haunted my teenage world. But back to Leprechaun 2. No leaping, please.
The Green Devil got himself a fine music to get along with his evil curses. "Your luck just ran out" said the poster... well not that much. With a electronic soundtrack, an engaging main title mixed with some orchestral flair, Leprechaun 2 is a grrrrrrreat 90's soundtrack . Look out for track n°4 : the leprechaun's bride. I has a strange Madonna flavour à la Erotica. An Erotic Leprechaun? Yipeee. That's a great idea !
Picture this. Ireland. 2008. Warwick Davis engaged in a tender moment with his brand new hip hop victim, escaped from Leprechaun In The Hood.
No.
Wrong idea.
