A new Leprechaun movie is way overdue, and talk about the Lep going back to the old West is stupid. After the great Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood a Leprechaun western would be a step backwards, the only thing that could raise the franchise to “classic” status is if they make: 1) Leprechaun: The Musical or 2) Leprechaun vs Wishmaster.
A little tip for Lionsgate; a lot of people search for “Leprechaun vs Wishmaster” if the scenario is possible you may have another underground hit on your hands!
Anyway Geeksofdoom.com reports that: “Director Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III, IV) was quoted by MTV saying that he wanted to do a new Leprechaun movie, which would take the title character to the Old West.”
However Bousman made this post on his My Space putting an end to any Leprechaun rumors:
Ahhh, the internet…
I awake this morning to see the net abuzz with my two attachments this morning - first to MOTHERS DAY, then to Leprechaun…
Jesus PEOPLE…
Come on… Seriously?
First off, YES I did say I wanted to revamp Leprechaun… But the context was in the form of a short film… I was approached to do a series of short films at one point. They were these comedy shorts. When I asked if I had any ideas I said “What about Leprechaun in the old west”. As if this was some sort of news… Mind you, this was after Saw II.
While promoting Repo - people have asked me about it… I joke with all of them… HELL YES, Leprechaun in the old west…
I guess, I am a quasi public figure, so anything is fair game, but SERIOUSLY…
Got to go, having a meeting to discuss the remake of SLEEPAWAY CAMP!
much love,
darren
I’m telling you — Leprechaun: The Musical or Leprechaun vs Wishmaster is genius, and I am offering this info for free! Well maybe a “special thanks” and a jug of Jim Beam for my efforts would be nice.
