Leprechaun in the Hood horror film
Leprechaun in The Hood is possibly the roughest film in the genre. It has a meager budget, a problematic plot that uses a number of offensive stereotypes, and certain characters are represented in a really horrible caricature (most notably Fontaine). Despite this, it nevertheless manages to display a heart that is nearly unbelievable.
Postmaster P (Anthony Montgomery), Stray Bullet (Rashaan Nall), and Butch (Red Grant) are by far the best main characters in the series. In this installment, they even do better than the Leprechaun, which is saying a lot since the Leprechaun smokes pot with Ice-T.
With unreserved displays of love and compassion, their friendship is non-toxic. Despite the fact that they each stand alone as strong, charming persons.
This is largely owing to the impressive work of Montgomery, Nall, and Grant (a genuine rarity in this franchise). I'd definitely be interested in watching a film about their existence as struggling artists.
Their urgent desire to make it as an act doesn't get in the way of the usual shenanigans in the Leprechaun series. Instead, it's a welcome addition that gives the characters more depth.
The finest scenes in the film are those between the guys as they attempt to pull themselves (first post) together and keep their dream alive.
What's even stranger is that they have the funniest sequences! This time, they made me laugh much more than in Leprechaun. Butch's dance in the church, trying to sell a fake Hendrix instrument, and a real Scooby-Doo reference all made me laugh a lot.
To be honest, it's no surprise that the general quality of Leprechaun: The Hood is so poor.
What's astonishing, however, is how much Postmaster P, Stray Bullet, and Butch have to contribute as characters. Yes, they are confined by the film they are placed in, but they all offer very real and passionate performances throughout, ending in the series' lone heartbreaking deaths.
Leprechaun 5 isn't very valuable, but by Leprechaun standards, it's a diamond in the rough!