Leprechaun Origins Blu-ray - September 30, 2014 - Blu-ray Forum

Omen2002 · 06-09-2014, 03:35 PM

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IMDB

"Leprechaun's search for gold and bloodshed will not be seen on the big screen. Rather, he'll resume his reign of terror on DVD and VOD when Leprechaun: Origins arrives on August 26th (VOD) and September 30th (DVD/Blu-ray). So much for that rumored "big screen return," eh? (Somewhere, Warwick Davis cackles at this.)

WWE Studios and Lionsgate are handling distribution and, this morning, EW has debuted the trailer which you can watch here.

Zach Lipovsky directs this entry which is said to be a more serious take on the horror icon. The film concerns some couples backpacking in Ireland who "quickly discover the idyllic land is not what it appears to be be when [a] town’s residents offer the hikers an old cabin at the edge of the woods. Soon, the friends will find that one of Ireland’s most famous legends is a terrifying reality."

Hornswoggle plays the malicious creature and look for Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs. Jason, Ginger Snaps), too!"

remake · 06-09-2014, 03:40 PM

Must be pretty bad if they're not even showing him in the trailer.

TripleHBK · 06-09-2014, 05:47 PM

If that Leprechaun Box Set turns out to be legit, then I'd say it's pretty safe to assume that September 30th will also be the release date for that set as well. I have 0 interest in Origins, but I'm excited for the box set.

movieman1979 · 06-09-2014, 05:59 PM

Box set you say?? Where was this announced?

TripleHBK · 06-09-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by movieman1979

Box set you say?? Where was this announced?

Still speculation, but seems probable...

Blu-ray.com Thread link

redrunner97 · 06-10-2014, 08:09 AM

I caught the end of an interview with Hornswoggle a few weeks back and he commented that the make-up takes a different direction and that he "only laughs" and has no dialogue scenes. He also said that it's connection to the previous films are in-name-only.

FelixFlankin · 06-10-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

I caught the end of an interview with Hornswoggle a few weeks back and he commented that the make-up takes a different direction and that he "only laughs" and has no dialogue scenes. He also said that it's connection to the previous films are in-name-only.

That's what I was afraid of.

redrunner97 · 06-10-2014, 08:20 AM

I didn't take a screenshot (though someone should), but there are a couple places in the trailer where you can see him, but very blurry. From what I could see he looked a bit like Gollum from Lord of the Rings.

I sincerely hope this doesn't end up sucking as hard as it looks like it might.

FelixFlankin · 06-10-2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by redrunner97

I didn't take a screenshot (though someone should), but there are a couple places in the trailer where you can see him, but very blurry. From what I could see he looked a bit like Gollum from Lord of the Rings.

The book they are reading in the trailer shows a picture that makes me think this is exactly how he will look.

BeWaterMyFriend · 06-10-2014, 08:27 AM

Hopefully Hornswoggle does his own stunts.

redrunner97 · 06-10-2014, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FelixFlankin

The book they are reading in the trailer shows a picture that makes me think this is exactly how he will look.

I went back and yikes!

There's another scene in the trailer where the side of his head is shown and its definitely got that ^ look to it. From what I could see at least. The images are so intentionally quick and out of focus, so really who knows what the full head-to-toe makeup will look like. I'm trying to hold on to what little hope I can.

breakfastclub · 06-10-2014, 11:00 AM

If it looks like that then the luck of the Irish is not with them

joltman · 06-10-2014, 11:42 AM

So they're taking a series popular for being cheesy and humorous, and trying to make it serious? Ummm....

Beast · 06-10-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by joltman

So they're taking a series popular for being cheesy and humorous, and trying to make it serious? Ummm....

Yeah.. not sure that's going to work with the character.

It's like playing Chucky totally serious. It doesn't really work. It needs to at least be tongue in cheek.

100pr00f · 06-10-2014, 01:24 PM

im in if its in a box set(bul-ray) like the Childs play set...

jstxanothrxstory · 06-10-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

It's like playing Chucky totally serious. It doesn't really work. It needs to at least be tongue in cheek.

He was for the first two movies.

Ator the Invincible · 06-10-2014, 02:31 PM

I don't expect much from this movie at all, but I'll give it a shot. The other Leprechaun movies weren't anything special either, except for one thing. Warwick Davis was clearly having a blast in the title role, and it made them fun to watch. But remove Davis from the equation, and we're left with... well, we'll find out soon I guess.

Beast · 06-10-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jstxanothrxstory

He was for the first two movies.

Not really. There was still a tongue in cheek aspect to the films. Which is why they work.

redrunner97 · 06-11-2014, 06:30 AM

But this Leprechaun isn't even remotely related to the one we know and love. Right?

You don't win over fans by not including the titular character that literally MADE the franchise, on top of the fact that you aren't keeping the only actor that has ever played him, in the role.

Assuming we don't end up with a similar Leprechaun, or weird twist ending with Warwick showing up? Stranger things have happened...

tommyblah · 06-30-2014, 02:48 PM

I saw some of this movie on Syfy and I remember going 'whoops I thought this was an entry in the Leprechaun series.' Once I realized it has no relation, I could not suffer through any more of the bad acting, cheap look, and un-engaging script/story.

I don't understand why this is going in the Leprechaun boxset.

06-09-2014, 03:40 PM	#2
remake Banned Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:160	Must be pretty bad if they're not even showing him in the trailer.

06-09-2014, 05:47 PM	#3
TripleHBK Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Lincoln, NE Home Theater Gallery:52 4K collection:249 Blu-ray collection:3649 DVD collection:742 Blu-ray reviews: 17 Trading Score:47	If that Leprechaun Box Set turns out to be legit, then I'd say it's pretty safe to assume that September 30th will also be the release date for that set as well. I have 0 interest in Origins, but I'm excited for the box set.

06-09-2014, 05:59 PM	#4
movieman1979 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:591 DVD collection:208 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:3	Box set you say?? Where was this announced?

06-10-2014, 08:09 AM	#6
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I caught the end of an interview with Hornswoggle a few weeks back and he commented that the make-up takes a different direction and that he "only laughs" and has no dialogue scenes. He also said that it's connection to the previous films are in-name-only.

06-10-2014, 08:20 AM	#8
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	I didn't take a screenshot (though someone should), but there are a couple places in the trailer where you can see him, but very blurry. From what I could see he looked a bit like Gollum from Lord of the Rings. I sincerely hope this doesn't end up sucking as hard as it looks like it might.

06-10-2014, 08:27 AM	#10
BeWaterMyFriend Senior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Blu-ray collection:29 Trading Score:2	Hopefully Hornswoggle does his own stunts.

06-10-2014, 11:00 AM	#12
breakfastclub Junior Member Member since:May 2013 Trading Score:1	If it looks like that then the luck of the Irish is not with them

06-10-2014, 11:42 AM	#13
joltman Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:521 Blu-ray collection:2758 DVD collection:612 Trading Score:1	So they're taking a series popular for being cheesy and humorous, and trying to make it serious? Ummm....

06-10-2014, 01:24 PM	#15
100pr00f Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Baltimore 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:3057 DVD collection:97 Trading Score:296	im in if its in a box set(bul-ray) like the Childs play set...

06-10-2014, 02:31 PM	#17
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:503 Blu-ray collection:6293 DVD collection:2715	I don't expect much from this movie at all, but I'll give it a shot. The other Leprechaun movies weren't anything special either, except for one thing. Warwick Davis was clearly having a blast in the title role, and it made them fun to watch. But remove Davis from the equation, and we're left with... well, we'll find out soon I guess.

06-11-2014, 06:30 AM	#19
redrunner97 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:24	But this Leprechaun isn't even remotely related to the one we know and love. Right? You don't win over fans by not including the titular character that literally MADE the franchise, on top of the fact that you aren't keeping the only actor that has ever played him, in the role. Assuming we don't end up with a similar Leprechaun, or weird twist ending with Warwick showing up? Stranger things have happened...

06-30-2014, 02:48 PM	#20
tommyblah Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Rockville, MD Blu-ray reviews: 5	I saw some of this movie on Syfy and I remember going 'whoops I thought this was an entry in the Leprechaun series.' Once I realized it has no relation, I could not suffer through any more of the bad acting, cheap look, and un-engaging script/story. I don't understand why this is going in the Leprechaun boxset.

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