The film-makers were probably thinking: "Where else could we send this leprechaun bastard to wreak havoc, rhyme nonsense and make a fool of himself?". And I’m thinking, is there even an audience that would want to see more ridiculous leprechaun antics? Regardless, our good friend Warwick Davis is heading to the hood. Interestingly enough this film is directed by Rob Spera, who did the first Witchcraft film, which was actually pretty good.

Three young Compton, CA rappers want to make a name for themselves by winning a contest in Las Vegas. I think they ALLREADY have dope names. We have Postmaster P. delivering positive lyrics to the urban youth. His back-up man Stray Bullet, keeps things just the right amount of "dangerous"; and Butch, the goofy-faced virgin, works the sound equipment. Their plans go up in smoke when they inadvertently damage their music equipment. They devise a plan to rob music producer/ex-pimp/badass, Mack Daddy, played by Ice-T. Mack Daddy had previously stolen the Leprechaun’s gold, including a nifty magic flute, which is the key to his music success. You simply blow on it, and people dig your rap music. I know, the whole thing sounds (pun intended) retarded. Did I mention Mack keeps the leprechaun in statue form in his office? If you remember your leprechaun lore you’d know that the medallion ‘round the creature’s neck keeps him from coming alive.

When the rappers break into Mack Daddy’s office they take all the gold, the flute, and even the leprechaun’s medallion. They buy new sound equipment and party. Mack Daddy wants to put a cap in their ass and the leprechaun wants his gold back. The price of fame just got higher! Once brought back to life, the diminutive demon is discovering the pleasures to be found in the hood. Mack Daddy introduces him to weed and he later starts pimping out fly girls. Things become whack for the rap crew when Stray Bullet succumbs to leprechaun charm and blows his brains out (off-screen) in front of his boys. It’s up to Postmaster P. and Butch to destroy the short menace and keep their music dream alive.

Butch comes up with an idea and rolls up a four leaf clover joint to dull the leprechaun’s magic. But in order to trick the leprechaun into smoking it they must go undercover as prospective fly girls. This means they must dress in drag. I’m glad to report that their plan falls apart. Although they manage to drug the leprechaun with the joint, Mack Daddy shows up and shoots Butch dead. Using his last breath he asks his homie if there’s pussy in heaven. I’m tempted to reply: "There’s plenty, but none for your dumb ass!" Postmaster shoots Mack and during the chaos the medallion jumps and lands around the leprechaun’s neck.

Although this movie is a piece of crap it answers one question. What would happen if a leprechaun came to the hood? Some people are curious and some are not. I knew I was walking into a half-assed film but I wanted to find out what would happen. In the end, your imagination could probably come up with a more original and entertaining answer. If you want to see an excellent horror film set in the hood I heartily recommend Tales from the Hood (1995).

- Jorge Antonio Lopez