Plot Analysis Summary
A resurrected Leprechaun pursues an O'Day descendant, while Cody uses gold, deception, and cast iron to rescue her and destroy him.
Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
An Ancient Bridegroom
In 994 Ireland, the Leprechaun kills William O'Day after demanding his daughter. He promises to claim an O'Day descendant on his next thousandth birthday.
Key Events
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The Thousandth Birthday — The Leprechaun celebrates his thousandth birthday and demands William's daughter as his bride. Characters: The Leprechaun, William O'Day, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Ireland
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The Three-Sneeze Bargain — The Leprechaun sets a condition involving three sneezes without a blessing. Characters: The Leprechaun, William O'Day, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Ireland
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William's Final Blessing — William says “God bless you” and is killed by the Leprechaun. Characters: The Leprechaun, William O'Day, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Ireland
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The Bloodline Promise — The Leprechaun promises to claim an O'Day descendant at his next thousandth birthday. Characters: The Leprechaun, William O'Day
Location: Ireland
Gold Returns to Los Angeles
In 1994 Los Angeles, Cody and Morty run fraudulent dark-side tours while Bridget remains tied to the O'Day bloodline. The Leprechaun returns and begins seeking her.
Key Events
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Dark Side Tour — Cody and Morty operate fraudulent tours of alleged celebrity gravesites. Characters: Cody, Morty
Location: Los Angeles
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Cody Takes Over — Cody takes over the tour while Morty is drunk and cancels his date with Bridget. Characters: Cody, Morty, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Los Angeles
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Gold Tooth Attack — The Leprechaun emerges at a tour stop and pulls a gold tooth from a homeless man. Characters: The Leprechaun, Tourist's Girlfriend
Location: Tour stop
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Racetrack Meeting — Cody and Bridget meet Ian at the racetrack, where Bridget decides to stay. Characters: Cody, Bridget / William's Daughter, Ian
Location: Racetrack office
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Cody's Arrest — Cody is arrested after speeding through a red light, and Morty bails him out. Characters: Cody, Morty
Location: Police station
The Bride Is Taken
The Leprechaun kills Ian through a lawn-mower disguise and attacks Cody and Bridget. He abducts Bridget but loses a gold coin to Cody.
Key Events
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The Mower Deception — The Leprechaun disguises a lawn mower as Bridget and lures Ian into a fatal embrace. Characters: The Leprechaun, Ian, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Bridget's garage
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Flowers and Reconciliation — Cody visits Bridget with flowers, and they reconcile. Characters: Cody, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Bridget's home
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The Bride Abduction — The Leprechaun attacks during Bridget's sneezing, abducts her, and loses a gold coin to Cody. Characters: The Leprechaun, Cody, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Bridget's home
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Suspect and Pursuit — Cody becomes a suspect while the Leprechaun takes Bridget to his lair and searches for the missing coin. Characters: Cody, The Leprechaun, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Los Angeles
Wishes and Iron
Cody and Morty attempt to stop the Leprechaun using a cast-iron safe. Morty's three wishes instead lead to his death and the creature's escape.
Key Events
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Attack at Cody's House — The Leprechaun demands his coin, but Morty saves Cody and escapes with him. Characters: The Leprechaun, Cody, Morty
Location: Cody's house
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The Drinking Contest — Morty challenges the Leprechaun to a drinking contest and wins before the creature escapes. Characters: The Leprechaun, Cody, Morty
Location: Bar
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Espresso Bar Murder — The Leprechaun sobers up and murders the barista after being mocked about his height. Characters: The Leprechaun
Location: Espresso bar
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Cast Iron Plan — Cody and Morty exploit the Leprechaun's weakness for cast iron and prepare a trap. Characters: Cody, Morty, Bridget / William's Daughter, The Leprechaun
Location: Go-kart track office
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The Safe Trap — Cody tricks the Leprechaun through a dog door and traps him inside the cast-iron safe. Characters: Cody, Morty, The Leprechaun
Location: Go-kart track office
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Morty's Three Wishes — Morty's wishes place the pot of gold inside his stomach and eventually allow the Leprechaun to kill him. Characters: Morty, The Leprechaun, Cody
Location: Go-kart track office
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The Security Guard Dies — A security guard apprehends Cody, but the Leprechaun runs him over with a custom go-kart. Characters: Cody, The Leprechaun
Location: Go-kart track office
The Lair's Final Deception
Cody enters the lair, frees Bridget, and sees through the Leprechaun's disguise. Using a chocolate coin and cast-iron stake, he destroys the creature.
Key Events
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Gold Grants Immunity — Cody discovers that possessing the gold prevents the Leprechaun from harming him. Characters: Cody, The Leprechaun
Location: Go-kart track office
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Journey to the Lair — Cody takes an iron rod and enters the Leprechaun's lair to find Bridget. Characters: Cody
Location: Leprechaun's lair
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Bridget Freed — Cody frees Bridget, but they become separated while attempting to escape the cave. Characters: Cody, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Labyrinth-like cave
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The False Bridget — A disguised Leprechaun asks Cody for the coin, while the real Bridget reappears and pleads for Cody. Characters: Cody, The Leprechaun, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Leprechaun's lair
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The Chocolate Coin Trick — Cody tricks the Leprechaun with a chocolate coin and survives the apparent self-stabbing. Characters: Cody, The Leprechaun, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Leprechaun's lair
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The Leprechaun Burns — Cody stabs the Leprechaun with the cast-iron stake, causing him to combust. Characters: Cody, The Leprechaun, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Leprechaun's lair
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Escape and Kiss — Cody and Bridget escape, discard the coin, and kiss. Characters: Cody, Bridget / William's Daughter
Location: Outside the lair