The Cursed Goblin returns 30 years later: ‘Leprechaun’ will get a new horror film

Leprechaun is back! Get ready for another shiver down your spine, because Lionsgate has announced that it is working on a new chapter in the iconic Leprechaun franchise., according to a THR report. But this time the surprise lies in the emerging talent who will be in charge. Felipe Vargas, known for his award-winning horror short film “Milk Teeth”, will direct his first feature film.

The script will be responsible for mike vanwees, who recently worked on Disney’s live-action remake Lilo & Stitch, which makes us wonder if this project will be as wild as a twist on the beloved animated film. Produced by Roy Lee, known for his work in films such as ‘Barbarian’ and last year’s successful remake of ‘It’, alongside Yiri Moon.

However, one piece of news that may disappoint fans is that Warwick Davisthe actor who played the evil Leprechaun in all but the most recent two of the series, will not return for this new installment.

The Leprechaun franchise, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, has built a devoted fan base over the years. Despite being widely derided by critics, his comedy-tinged horror films have become something of a guilty pleasure for many.

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The story of ‘Leprechaun’ was born in 1993

The first installment hit theaters in 1993, featuring a young Jennifer Aniston in her big screen debut. Although it received negative reviews, it was moderately successful at the box office, leading to the creation of seven sequels, not counting the recently announced one.

The most recent installment of the saga was “The goblin returnsin 2018, starring Taylor Spreitler as the daughter of Aniston’s character in the original film. This direct sequel to the first installment was initially released on video-on-demand platforms ahead of its premiere on the channel syfy in 2019.

Fans of the evil Leprechaun have reason to be excited about this new installment in the works. With a talented young filmmaking team led by Felipe Vargas and a screenplay written by Mike Van Waes, we can expect a frighteningly new vision for this iconic franchise.

Although we will miss the presence of Warwick Davis, who played the Leprechaun For many years to come, this new chapter promises to keep us in suspense and delight us with its unique combination of horror and comedy. Stay tuned, because the Leprechaun is ready to unleash once again on the big screen.