The Leprechaun franchise had a surprisingly long run, since 1993.
Its titular villain strongly deviates from the traditional mythological creature.
A comedic horror film released in 1993, Leprechaun stars Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston in this first installment of the long-running franchise. A decade ago, a man stole a pot of gold from a leprechaun but invites tragedy when the leprechaun seeks vengeance and the return of his gold. Fast forward to the present day, a new family takes up residence in the old house for a summer vacation until a friend accidentally frees the creature, inviting disaster into their lives.
