Leprechaun in the Hood (2000)

Leprechaun in the Hood is one of the worst movies in the genre. It has a very small budget, a bad plot with a lot of annoying stereotypes, and a few characters who are portrayed in a very bad way (most notably Fontaine). Even so, it still shows an almost unbelievable amount of heart.

They even exceed the Leprechaun himself in this episode, which is saying a lot given the fact that the Leprechaun smokes cannabis with Ice-T. Postmaster P (Anthony Montgomery), Stray Bullet (Rashaan Nall), and Butch (Red Grant) are by far the most powerful characters in the series.

Their friendship is non-toxic due to their demonstrations of love and understanding. Despite the fact that they are independent, likeable people, they are a cohesive one.

This is as a direct result of Montgomery, Nall, and Grant's outstanding performances (a genuine rarity in this franchise). I think it would be incredibly interesting to see a movie about their existence as struggling artists.

Their eager desire to make it as an act does not detract from the typical shenanigans that take place throughout the Leprechaun series; rather, it is a welcome element that provides some depth to the characters who would otherwise be dull.
The finest scenes in the film are those between the guys as they attempt to pull themselves together and keep their dream alive.

Surprisingly, they feature hilarious scenes. Butch's church dance, trying to sell a phony Hendrix instrument, and a Scooby-Doo reference had me laugh more than Leprechaun.

It's no wonder that Leprechaun in The Hood is of such low quality in general.

What is remarkable, though, is the amount of depth that Postmaster P, Stray Bullet, and Butch bring to their respective personalities. Although they are confined by the film they are unfortunately in, they all provide very real and passionate performances throughout, culminating in the solitary excruciating Leprechaun 5: In The Hood deaths in the series. Yes, the film they are in places limitations on them.

Even though Leprechaun 5 isn't very valuable, when compared to other leprechaun, it's a real diamond in the rough!