BRIDE OF LEPRECHAUN
Written by
Turi Meyer and Al Septien
Final Shooting Script/Revised
December 10, 1993
FADE IN:
1 EXT. IRISH HILLSIDE - NIGHT 1
All seems peaceful as the following, in OLD IRISH STYLE
LETTERING, appears on the screen:
IRELAND... ONCE UPON A TIME
Suddenly, LIGHTNING illuminates the night sky.
WILLIAM O'DAY, a man in his forties, runs for his life,
through gnarled trees. A metal SHACKLE is around his neck.
His breath is heavy with fear. He glances behind him in
terror, as the intense chase winds its way through the dark
forest.
Suddenly, he grabs at the shackle around his neck. He falls
to the ground, gasping and choking. A very long, black shadow
of a menacing figure falls over him. Revealed is...
LEPRECHAUN
Scream as you may, scream as you
might, if you try to escape, you'll
be dead on this night.
WILLIAM
Curse you! I'd rather be dead than
your slave.
With a wave of the Leprechaun's hand, the shackle loosens.
The Leprechaun approaches William, who remains on the ground.
He removes a small cloth and begins to dust William off.
LEPRECHAUN
William, foolish William.
WILLIAM
What trick is this now?
LEPRECHAUN
Don't you know what day it is?
WILLIAM
It's a day like any other since I
tried to take your damned pot of
gold.
LEPRECHAUN
It's the seventeenth of March, the
Feast of St. Patrick...
2.
WILLIAM
(remembering)
... and your birthday!
LEPRECHAUN
'Tis a special birthday for a
Leprechaun.
(proudly)
I'm one thousand years old! Tonight
I can claim me bride.
2 EXT. FOREST - MOMENTS LATER 2
Using his shelaleigh, the Leprechaun prods William through
the dark, shadow-filled forest.
WILLIAM
Who would marry a creature like
you?
LEPRECHAUN
Wait till you gaze upon this lovely
lass. Her lips, so soft, her face,
so fair, her bosom, so ample. She
is a fit match for me.
WILLIAM
And what evil trick will you use to
woo her?
LEPRECHAUN
Tis simple... She sneezes once, she
sneezes twice, she'll be me bride
when she sneezes thrice.
WILLIAM
(confused)
Sneezes three times?
LEPRECHAUN
If no one saves her soul by
speaking "God bless you", the fair
maiden is mine forever.
WILLIAM
And I am to be her slave as well?!
LEPRECHAUN
Oh, no. The moment the lass is
married to me, then you, my slave,
shall be set free. You would like
to be free, wouldn't you, William?
3.
WILLIAM
(angry, he's heard this
before)
You know nothing is more precious
to me than freedom. But why should
I believe you?
The Leprechaun stops walking, takes off his hat and extends
his hand.
LEPRECHAUN
By the sacred vow of the wee
people, when I am wed, you'll have
your freedom.
William, tentatively takes his hand and shakes.
CUT TO:
2A EXT. A THICKET OF BRANCHES - NIGHT 2A
The branches part, revealing the Leprechaun and William
looking out.
LEPRECHAUN
Behold, me chosen bride.
ANGLE ON a sheet hanging on a clothesline, hung between two
sticks. The silhouette of a shapely young woman is seen
behind the sheet.
William admires the fair figure.
WILLIAM
May your wedding be blessed, and
I'll thrash any soul that dare try
and stop this union.
The girl pulls the sheet off of the clothesline. Revealed is
a beautiful sixteen year old girl, William's DAUGHTER.
William freezes. A look of despair comes over his face.
The Leprechaun purses his lips and blows in her direction.
CLOSE ON - a dandelion - the white, puffy seeds sail off the
stem.
ANGLE ON - the daughter, she sneezes.
William lets out an audible gasp.
WILLIAM
Please, master... no.
4.
LEPRECHAUN
What troubles YOU? Is she not
beautiful enough for me?
WILLIAM
The girl, she's my daughter!
The Leprechaun laughs.
LEPRECHAUN
Really? Then we are to be related!
The Leprechaun blows again, and again the daughter sneezes.
The girl takes out a linen handkerchief from her apron.
WILLIAM
Master, I swear I'll find you a
score of lasses fairer than she!
LEPRECHAUN
Don't worry. I'll be gentle with
her on our wedding night. Now just
one more sneeze and you'll have
your precious freedom.
The Leprechaun gives one short blow in the girl's direction.
The girl sneezes. The Leprechaun clicks his heels.
WILLIAM
(under his breath)
God bless you, my child.
The Leprechaun spins around, rage glowing in his eyes.
William runs away from the Leprechaun (the girl does not see
this interaction).
The Leprechaun holds out his hand and William magically
freezes in his tracks. Another wave of the Leprechaun's hand
jerks William magically into the air. He hangs there,
suspended from the shackle. William struggles to release the
"noose" from around his neck.
The Leprechaun stares up at his slave. William fights for his
life. His legs jerk as they dangle from above. The color
drains from his face.
LEPRECHAUN
You pathetic fool! You think you
could outsmart me?! The Genius of
Killarney? A curse be placed upon
your seed, William O'Day!
(MORE)
5.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
You may have saved your daughter,
but on me next thousandth birthday,
I will stalk your fairest offspring
and claim her as me bride.
William tugs at the shackle, in a futile attempt to save
himself.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
The Leprechaun's hand clenches into a fist. William screams
in anguish. His neck snaps with a loud CRACK. William's dead
body falls to the ground.
The Leprechaun disappears.
William's daughter, having heard the scream, comes running up
a path toward William. Upon seeing her father, the daughter
lets out a blood curdling scream. We PUSH IN to her screaming
mouth as the FRAME GOES BLACK.
MAIN TITLE SEQUENCE
2B INT. LEPRECHAUN'S LAIR - NIGHT 2B
FADE UP ON:
A large, old, leather-bound book, "FOLKLORE AND MYTHOLOGY,"
illuminated by candlelight and an eerie green glow.
The LEPRECHAUN'S HANDS open the book. Each page contains an
old-looking drawing or etching (think Gutenburg Bible)
depicting our Leprechaun villain playing some horrible prank,
or torturing someone. The TEXT on each page is a TITLE IN THE
SEQUENCE.
After the FINAL CREDIT, the Leprechaun slams the book shut.
SLIGHTLY WIDER
The Leprechaun sits at a desk and pushes the book aside. He
is in a corner of a dark, dank place we will come to know as
The Leprechaun's Lair.
He takes a few steps away from his desk toward a wall. Using
his claw-like hands, he digs a small hole in the wall and
finds what he is looking for: a piece of parchment rolled up
in a scroll. He places the scroll flat on his desk and slowly
unrolls it.
6.
ON THE SCROLL
As it unrolls, we see a strange chart, starting with a small
portrait of William's daughter. A line links this drawing to
another drawing of the same woman, but now in different
clothing. The Leprechaun continues to unroll the scroll, to
reveal a long line of portraits of this woman in different
period garb through the ages (Norman Conquests, Elizabethan
costume, pilgrim outfit, Civil War, 20's flapper, etc.,
ending with a modern high school year book photo. The girl's
photo is on a page marked "TheSuper Sophomores". The
Leprechaun's finger strokes the face on the photo.
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
Soon, soon, my dear. It's almost
time.
The photo DISSOLVES TO:
3 EXT. HOLLYWOOD BLVD - DAY 3
A beautiful sixteen year old girl, BRIDGET, the face in the
photo (and the same actress who played William's daughter)
walks down the street. She EXITS FRAME as she passes someone
hanging a St. Patrick's Day flag outside a storefront.
She stops near a HEARSE parked on the street. On top of the
hearse, a sign reads: DARKSIDE TOURS. Advertised underneath
the sign are the words: ASK ABOUT OUR MONEY MAKING FRANCHISE
CERTIFICATES. CODY, a sixteen year old, street smart ticket
seller, stands nearby, hawking tickets to a TOURIST and his
GIRLFRIEND. Cody seems at ease with himself.
CODY
Trust me, this tour is incredible.
You won't believe your eyes. It
will be the most frightening
experience you've ever had in your
life.
GIRLFRIEND
Is it really scary?
CODY
Let me put it this way: you're not
pregnant, are you? Because our
insurance won't cover us. We've had
some problems. Heart conditions,
emotionally unstable or
suggestible, please stay away. This
is not the tour for you.
7.
TOURIST
(to his Girlfriend)
Come on, this is a rip off.
CODY
Sure, walk away. I understand. If
hearing the actual sound of Jayne
Mansfield's head being severed from
her body is too intense for you,
then more power to you. Try
Disneyland, I think that's more
you're speed.
TOURIST
Just a second, are you saying...
CODY
I'm not saying anything. This
tour's too much for most people.
Now, if you'll excuse me... you
folks! Are you interested in the
uncut, uncensored truth about
Hollywood's darkside?
A family of MIDWESTERN TOURISTS stops.
DAD
Didn't we see this on "A Current
Event?"
CODY
No, sir, you did not. This is the
stuff the TV networks just don't
have the guts to show.
Cody keeps an eye on the first tourist and his girlfriend,
who are in the midst of an argument.
GIRLFRIEND
I want to go! If you're too scared,
I'll meet you at the hotel.
TOURIST
I'm not scared!
Cody immediately ushers the girlfriend into the hearse.
CODY
Step right in, madam, there's a
window seat reserved just for you.
Cody then turns to her boyfriend.
8.
CODY (CONT'D)
You can wait for her at this really
sweet ice cream parlor down the
block.
The tourist won't stand for the insult.
TOURIST
Gimme two tickets.
CODY
There's a brave man. You won't be
sorry.
Cody takes the tourist's money and hands him a Ziplock bag
with a Xeroxed map, a clove of garlic, a small wooden stake
and a plastic crucifix.
Bridget approaches Cody as the tourist enters the hearse.
BRIDGET
An award-winning performance. Can
you get away now?
CODY
Bridget, I'll just be a minute. Let
me get these last three suckers and
then I'm all yours.
BRIDGET
(good-naturedly)
I understand. How can I compete
with Jayne Mansfield's severed
head?
CODY
(playing along)
You can't.
Cody smiles at Bridget and turns back toward the midwestern
family.
CODY (CONT'D)
You folks are in luck! We've just
had three cancellations. Better
grab these now, our next opening
isn't until December.
DAD
I guess it's our lucky day!
The Dad pays Cody.
9.
CODY
Take your seats and I'll summon
your Guide to the Darkside,
Mortimer, the all-knowing.
The family enters the hearse. Cody closes the door and locks
it.
CODY (CONT'D)
All loaded in.
Cody puts his arm around Bridget.
CODY (CONT'D)
Now it's just you and me and a ton
of hot steel going 200 miles an
hour.
BRIDGET
Cody, we're going to the go-kart
park, not the Indy 500.
CODY
A boy can dream, can't he?
BRIDGET
(happily)
I can't believe we're actually
going to spend an afternoon
together.
Cody becomes apologetic.
CODY
Listen, this job's important. I've
got to make enough money to pay for
my sister's eye operation.
BRIDGET
Good plan. If only you had a
sister.
CODY
You know me too well.
BRIDGET
Let's'go nab your uncle and split.
4 INT. DARKSIDE TOURS OFFICE/APARTMENT - LATER 4
Cody undoes a vast myriad of locks. He and Bridget enter his
loft. In one corner is the "living space" -- a couple of fold-
out cots, an eat-in kitchen, a coffee table.
10.
A large bookshelf separates this area from the
"office/museum," a cluttered mess crammed with horror
memorabilia. Mannequins dressed to look like monsters and
victims stare out eerily. There are boxes of brochures for
"Darkside Tours Franchises" as well as "Genuine Franchise
Certificates" among old pizza boxes and Chinese food cartons.
BRIDGET
I'm glad to see you guys got that
cleaning lady.
CODY
Morty!
Bridget looks under a pile of laundry stacked on the floor.
BRIDGET
He's not under the shirts.
Cody finds a flyer advertising "St. Patrick's Day special --
Happy Hour all day long at Brennen's Pub!" Cody shakes his
head, realizing.
CODY
I know where he is.
5 EXT. BRENNEN'S PUB - FOLLOWING 5
A WORKMAN stands on a ladder hanging a banner that reads:
"HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY." The ladder is open over the
doorway to the bar. Cody ducks under the ladder to head
inside. Bridget stops short.
CODY
What's the matter?
BRIDGET
Bad luck.
Cody grabs Bridget's wrist and pulls her in.
CODY
Come on.
6 INT. BRENNEN'S PUB - FOLLOWING 6
In the darkened pub, fresh decorations announce that it's St.
Patrick's Day.
MORTY, a slightly disheveled man in his forties, sits at the
bar, pushing one of his DARKSIDE FRANCHISE BROCHURES to a
plastered and oblivious patron, sitting face down at the bar.
Morty, too, has had a few too many to drink.
11.
Cody approaches Morty, and Morty raises his hand, in a
gesture that says, "wait a second."
MORTY
You look like the kind of man who
can recognize a great opportunity
when he sees one. By investing in a
Darkside Tours Franchise, you can
turn death into dollars! I can
almost guarantee a forty-five
percent annual return.
FRANK, the bartender, chimes in.
FRANK
How 'bout you guarantee you'll pay
for that last round?
MORTY
Frank, I'm entertaining a client.
(back to the "client")
By being a partial franchisee, you
can own five percent -- for a mere
six hundred dollars. What do you
say? Have we a deal?
Morty grabs the guy's head by his hair, and nods it "yes."
MORTY (CONT'D)
Your children will thank you.
Frank, you're a witness to this
transaction!
CODY
Morty, let's go, we've got a full
hearse waiting.
MORTY
They can wait. Another round to
welcome the newest member of the
Darkside Family. Bridget, always a
delight to see you. You know, you
can never be too young to invest in
the future.
BRIDGET
Morty, you've given me a dozen
brochures. I'll let you know when
my father reads them.
MORTY
She's a good kid, Cody. Frank,
where's that drink?
12.
Frank puts a shot glass in front of Morty. He tosses it back,
then spits it out.
MORTY (CONT'D)
What the hell is this?
FRANK
"Red's Special Rye" -- cola and
water. You've had enough.
MORTY
How dare you! I'm as dry as can be!
Morty attempts to stand, but collapses at the bar, joining
his "client" in oblivion.
FRANK
(to Cody)
The "usual?"
Cody nods. Frank slams a bucket of ice cubes onto the bar.
Cody takes it and helps his uncle stand up. From a large
glass jar on the bar, Cody pulls out a stick of beef jerky
and hands it to Bridget.
CODY
(to Bridget)
Have one of these, on me. This'll
just take a second.
7 INT. BATHROOM - DAY 7
Cody holds Morty's head under a sink of ice-filled water.
Morty comes up for air.
MORTY
I'm sober. I'm sober.
(beat)
Wait.
Morty sticks his head into the ice water one last time. He
comes up again.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Okay. Gimme a comb.
CODY
(angrily)
I don't have one. You look fine.
Morty uses his fingers to comb his hair.
13.
MORTY
It's a great day today, Cody. I
just sold another five percent
share of the franchise...
CODY
(very impatiently)
Look, Morty, we've got a full
hearse waiting for the tour. I've
even suckered two rubes for the
deluxe package. Let's go.
Cody hands Morty a wad of cash, which Morty fingers happily.
MORTY
Just two! You're slipping, kid.
CODY
I was in kind of a hurry. Bridget
and I have a date to meet up with
some kids from school at the go-
kart park.
MORTY
Ah, l'amour. But one day you'll
wake up, kid, and you'll realize
there's only one thing that a woman
wants... she'll grab your heart,
tear it out of your chest, throw it
on the floor...
CODY
Not now, Morty, please. They're
waiting.
Morty, disoriented, looks around.
MORTY
Indeed they are. Where are my keys?
The Darkside awaits us.
Cody hands Morty the car keys. Morty attempts to make a
dramatic exit... but walks into one of the toilet stalls.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Where'd they put that door?
Morty takes another step, then slips on the floor.
CODY
Morty, you can't give the tour!
14.
MORTY
Why not?
CODY
Because you're plastered!
MORTY
So, what difference does that make?
What's the number one rule?
CODY
I know, I know, "Never turn away a
paying customer."
MORTY
I may be a little "loose," but not
so far gone that I'm going to turn
away a packed hearse.
Morty tries to walk out and, obliviously, crashes into the
partition in front of the bathroom door.
MORTY (CONT'D)
On the other hand, there's the
second rule.
CODY
Which is...?
MORTY
Never kill a paying customer.
(sadly)
Maybe we should cancel. Here,
better give 'em their money back.
Cody is stunned.
CODY
Wow. You are plastered! That's
almost three hundred dollars!
There's a loud KNOCK on the men's room door.
BRIDGET (O.S.)
Cody, let's go! We're already half
an hour late.
Cody takes a hard look at the wad of cash. He grabs his head,
torn by a difficult decision. Cody makes up his mind. He
angrily takes the money and the car keys from Morty's hands.
15.
CODY
(resolved)
Gimme the keys.
MORTY
What are you doing?
CODY
Rule number three: there's no such
thing as a refund, remember? I'll
give the stupid tour.
MORTY
(proudly)
That's my boy.
Cody exits the bathroom.
8 INT. BRENNEN'S PUB - DAY 8
Bridget waits for Cody by the men's room door. Cody emerges.
BRIDGET
Ready to go?
CODY
Uh... yeah.
BRIDGET
What is it?
CODY
Well, we won't have to take the bus
to the go-kart park.
BRIDGET
Is Morty going to give us a lift in
the hearse?
CODY
Sort of.
Bridget smells trouble.
BRIDGET
What do you mean, "sort of?"
Cody has trouble spitting out these words. He turns to her,
seriously. This is difficult.
CODY
I have to give the tour.
16.
BRIDGET
(hurt)
Cody, we were finally going to
spend some time together outside of
school!
CODY
I know, I'm sorry, but I really
don't have a choice. It's a lot of
money, you know?
BRIDGET
Yeah, I bet it is. You've done this
too many times, Cody.
CODY
We can still have some fun. You can
be my co-pilot to the darkside.
Bridget brushes past Cody and out the door. Cody follows.
9 EXT. STREET - LATE AFTERNOON 9
The Darkside Hearse winds through the Hollywood Hills.
CODY (O.S.)
Welcome, death seekers. I am Baron
Franken-Cody-Stein, your substitute
usher into the darkside. Our
cruising altitude this afternoon
will be six feet under...
Cody makes an attempt at a Vincent Price-like ghoulish laugh.
10 INT. HEARSE - CONTINUOUS 10
Cody sits at the wheel of the hearse. He looks to Bridget,
sitting next to him, for approval. She looks out the window,
ignoring him. Cody tries his best to coax a smile from her.
CODY
If there's anything we can do to
make your tour more terrifying,
please don't hesitate to scream.
Cody presses a button on the dashboard, and a SCRATCHY,
SLIGHTLY OFF-SPEED RECORDING of a STOCK HORROR "SCREAM"is
heard.
GIRLFRIEND
Is there going to be a bathroom
stop?
17.
Bridget turns to Cody.
BRIDGET
(sarcastically)
They're really eating it up.
TOURIST
When are we going to see the death
houses?!
11 EXT. STREET - FOLLOWING 11
The hearse pulls up in front of a dilapidated inner city
house. A couple of washing machines are parked on the front
lawn.
12 INT. HEARSE - FOLLOWING 12
Cody quickly turns to Bridget.
CODY
There are some index cards in the
glove box. Give me number fifteen.
Bridget thumbs through the cards and hands him the first one
on the stack -- number three. Cody reads a paragraph printed
on the back.
CODY (CONT'D)
"From this cliff, high above the
Pacific Ocean, lies the death site
of..." Wait a second.
(a whisper, to Bridget)
You gave me the wrong card!
BRIDGET
(feigning surprise)
Did I? Oh, here you go.
She hands him the correct card. Suddenly, the SOUND of a hard
spray of water splashes across the window. Cody looks up. An
angry HOUSEWIFE, holding a hose, yells at Cody.
13 EXT. FRONT LAWN - FOLLOWING 13
HOUSEWIFE
My husband's sick, but he ain't
dead! Get that creepy-ass vehicle
off my property.
Cody quickly pulls away.
18.
14 INT. HEARSE -FOLLOWING 14
CODY
By the way, that was the final home
of Bela Lugosi.
DAD
Then who the hell was that?
CODY
Uh... his stepdaughter, Stella
Lugosi.
Cody again looks to Bridget, searching for a smile.
15 OMITTED 15
16 OMITTED 16
17 OMITTED 17
18 OMITTED 18
19 EXT. STREET - LATER 19
The sun hangs low over the Hollywood Hills as the hearse
continues its journey.
20 OMITTED 20
21 EXT. LAUREL CANYON - NIGHT 21
The hearse travels up Laurel Canyon as night falls over the
city. It stops by a set of stone steps, leading nowhere.
22 INT. HEARSE - NIGHT 22
Cody re-examines an index card, making sure it is the correct
one. Bridget looks at her watch.
BRIDGET
I should've taken the bus.
CODY
One more stop and then we're
there.You'll love this, it's my
favorite.
(to the tourists)
"These ruins, you see on the right,
are all that remains of Harry
Houdini's once vast mansion.
(MORE)
19.
CODY (CONT'D)
Listen carefully, and you can hear
his screams. During his life, he
could escape from any bonds. Yet
his spirit cannot escape from these
haunted grounds."
The tourists, actually interested, look out the window.
Suddenly, the dirty face of a HOMELESS MAN pops outside the
window, staring inside, startling the tourists. They all
GASP. Cody quickly pulls away.
23 EXT. HOUDINI'S RUINS - NIGHT 23
The Homeless Man watches the hearse drive away as he stumbles
back to the ruins. Sections of a stone wall remain on the
grounds. The area is covered in fallen leaves and litter. The
Homeless Man ducks down and passes through a thick set of
bushes.
23A EXT. HOUDINI'S RUINS - TREE SITE - NIGHT 23A
ANGLE ON: The other side of the bushes as the Homeless Man
comes through them. We FOLLOW the Homeless Man to an old,
twisted oak tree. He unrolls his sleeping bag next to the
tree and ducks down, ready to call it a night. The CAMERA
HOLDS on an old placard, nailed to the tree, which reads: TO
OUR FRIEND HARRY HOUDINI, FROM THE PEOPLE OF KILLARNEY,
IRELAND.
The Homeless Man takes a pull from a whiskey bottle and
relaxes. The bottle, held loosely in his hand, spills a few
drops into the soft earth. Suddenly the bottle is pulled from
his hand by an unseen force and is magically "pulled" to the
base of the tree. It topples over, its neck stuck in some
overlapping roots. The bottle starts to drain out.
The Homeless Man becomes aware of this, and grabs hold of the
bottle, trying to pull it from the roots. He cannot.
Suddenly, the roots OPEN UP, sucking the bottle inside. The
man falls back, having lost this "tug of war."
A loud CRACK is heard as the tree OPENS UP, splitting down
the middle. Light and smoke spew from the gaping hole, left
wide open. Out of the chaos steps... The Leprechaun, holding
the bottle of whiskey. The Leprechaun takes a long pull,
spits it out, and looks at the bottle.
LEPRECHAUN
Blended Canadian? The only whiskey
is Irish whiskey!
20.
The Homeless Man, freaked out, smiles back, feebly. A gold
tooth gleams in the Homeless Man's mouth. The Leprechaun
takes notice of this.
LEPRECHAUN
Is that a piece of gold I see?
The Homeless Man immediately reaches for his gold tooth and
begins to back away.
The Leprechaun looks to the earth.
Suddenly, tree roots EXPLODE through the ground, grabbing the
Homeless Man's legs and arms. They tie around the petrified
man. The Leprechaun calmly walks over and stares into the
terrified man's eyes.
LEPRECHAUN
Sit back, my friend, you may feel
some pain. 'Tis pity I've forgotten
me novocaine.
The Leprechaun puts the heel of his shoe on the man's chin
and reaches into the man's mouth with his claw-like fingers.
The Leprechaun pulls hard. The man struggles in agony,
screaming. Yank! The Leprechaun has a new piece of gold.
As the man cries in pain, the Leprechaun holds up the bottle
of whiskey.
LEPRECHAUN
Now rinse.
He pours the alcohol over the open wound. The man screams in
pain. Suddenly, the tree roots disappear into the ground,
releasing the Homeless Man, who gets to his feet and runs
away.
The Leprechaun walks back to the tree and conjures his POT OF
GOLD, an ancient looking brass crock, teeming with gold
pieces of all sorts (coins, jewelry,'religious artifacts, a
four knuckle ring, Krugerrands, a gold hai, etc.). The crock
hovers, magically, in front of the Leprechaun. He drops the
tooth into the pot.
24 EXT. GRAND PRIX - ESTABLISHING SHOT - NIGHT 24
Several go carts speed around a track. The hearse drives into
the parking lot of GRAND PRIX, a go cart amusement park.
25 INT. HEARSE - SAME TIME 25
As the hearse comes to a stop, Bridget gets up and leaves.
21.
TOURIST
What the hell are we doing here?
Cody gets up and follows Bridget.
CODY
Bathroom stop. Ten minutes.
GIRLFRIEND
Thank God.
The tourists follow Cody out of the hearse.
26 EXT. PARKING LOT - FOLLOWING 26
Cody races after Bridget in the parking lot. She heads into
the office, and Cody follows.
CODY
Bridget, wait a second!
27 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - FOLLOWING 27
Bridget enters the office. Inside, IAN, a cool eighteen year
old dude, is busy at a safe, reading the combination from the
bottom of a racing trophy. He stops what he's doing as soon
as he sees Bridget.
IAN
Bridget, I'm glad you made it!
BRIDGET
Hey, Ian, where is everybody?
Cody enters. Bridget looks back at him.
IAN
They're already down at the track.
Did you change your hair style? It
looks great!
BRIDGET
Thanks.
Cody and Ian give each other looks. They clearly don't like
each other.
CODY
Bridget, can we just go outside and
talk for a second?
22.
IAN
Oh, Cody, I didn't know you were
going to hang with us.
BRIDGET
He's not. He's got a hearse full of
paying customers outside.
Ian goes back to the safe and opens it. He puts some zippered
cash envelopes inside and then locks it tight.
IAN
Still running that classy tour,
huh? Come on, Bridget, let's get to
the track. I saved a special crash
helmet just for you.
BRIDGET
Don't you need to work?
IAN
Not if you're here. I can get
someone to cover for me.
Bridget glances back at Cody.
LOW ANGLE POV
As Ian talks, Bridget is being watched from behind a filing
cabinet. Ian picks up the phone and punches a number.
IAN
Hey, Billy, I gotta take the night
off.. Can you come down and watch
the shop?
CODY
Listen, Bridget, I'm really sorry,
but I promise I'll make it up to
you.
The "watcher" approaches Bridget quickly. Bridget turns
around and looks down in fear.
BRIDGET
Oh my God!
Cody and Ian look down at the "watcher."
WIDE ANGLE
The "watcher," ANDRETTI, a Rottweiler, bares his teeth,
snarling.
23.
IAN
Andretti, no!
Ian extends the back of his wrist for the dog to sniff. The
dog calms down.
IAN
(to the dog)
These are friends. Now scram.
The dog exits through a "doggy door" .built into the front
door.
IAN
(to Bridget)
That was Andretti, our guard dog.
Come on, let's go start our
engines.
Ian and Bridget walk out together. Cody follows.
28 EXT. GRAND PRIX COMPOUND - LATER 28
Cody stops Bridget.
CODY
What if I come by and pick you up
later?
BRIDGET
It's okay, I'm sure I can get a
ride home with one of the guys.
Bridget starts to walk away.
CODY
Look, next time, I promise things
will be different.
BRIDGET
What makes you think there's going
to be a next time?
Bridget turns on her heel, leaving Cody alone. Cody and Ian
lock eyes. Ian obnoxiously waves "bye bye" and puts his arm
around Bridget.
29 INT. HEARSE - LATER 29
Cody drives, distracted.
TOURIST
Where are we going now?
24.
Cody has no interest in continuing the tour.
CODY
This is our moment of silence for
the souls of the damned we've
visited on the tour.
TOURIST: This tour sucks! I told you it'd be a rip-off.
DAD
Yeah, just take us back to
Hollywood Boulevard!
CODY
Fine!
Cody angrily floors the gas.
29A EXT. INTERSECTION - NIGHT 29A
The hearse speeds through a red light. A police car, lights
flashing, pulls the hearse over.
29B INT. HEARSE - NIGHT 29B
Cody sees the policeman approach the hearse.
CODY
To your left, folks, the ghost of
Jack Webb.
30 INT. POLICE STATION - NIGHT 30
The precinct lobby is filled with the light hustle and bustle
of an average night. POLICE OFFICERS come and go. Morty
stands, appearing angry, listening to the DESK SERGEANT.
DESK SERGEANT: Operating a vehicle for hire with only a
learner's permit, running a red light, endangering the lives
of passengers, no insurance, and six seatbelt violations.
These are serious offenses.
MORTY
(putting on an act)
That punk! When he gets home --
I'll throttle him!
DESK SERGEANT
Hey, take it easy. I think we gave
him a pretty good scare.
25.
MORTY
Yeah, well, just show me where to
sign, I'll take him off your
shoulders.
DESK SERGEANT
I can only release him to his
parents.
MORTY
His parents passed away three years
ago. God rest their souls. I'm his
legal guardian.
Morty shows him his I.D. The Desk Sergeant puts a clipboard
in front of him. Morty feels his pockets for a pen.
MORTY (CONT'D)
You got a pen?
The Sergeant takes out an expensive looking fountain pen from
his breast pocket, hands it to Morty. Morty signs the
paperwork. The Desk Sergeant signals an OFFICER behind him.
DESK SERGEANT
The kid with the hearse.
MORTY
You try to bring 'em up right. But
I'm a single guy, what do I know?
He's a teenager. I'll make sure it
doesn't happen again.
Morty pockets the pen and takes out a brochure from Darkside
Tours and a "Franchise Certificate." He hands it over.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Sergeant. You look like you're
about ready to retire. You ever
thought about investing in a
franchise?
DESK SERGEANT
(deadpan)
My pen.
MORTY
Right. You keep this and think
about it. Have a good night now,
sergeant.
26.
Morty gives the pen back. He walks over to a bench in the
lobby. Cody is being uncuffed by an officer. He sits next to
several Hollywood criminal types.
MORTY (CONT'D)
(mock anger)
What were you thinking? These guys
wouldn't catch you? They're L.A.'s
finest.
CODY
(playing along)
Yeah, I guess I was pretty stupid.
MORTY
Damn straight. Thanks, officer.
Here, take one of these for
yourself.
Morty hands the officer a brochure. The officer walks away.
CODY
(dropping the act)
You missed your calling. You
should've been an actor.
MORTY
There's no money in it.
CODY
How're you feeling?
MORTY
My stomach. You know. Nothing a
little Bromo can't cure.
Behind them, two officers bring in the Homeless Man, last
seen at Houdini's ruins, to the front desk. He's handcuffed,
and has a bloody wad of cotton in his cheek. The man pulls
away from the two officers. Morty and Cody turn to watch.
HOMELESS MAN
I'm telling you, this guy came out
of a tree up at Houdini's place and
tore my gold tooth out!
The Desk Sergeant raises his eyebrows at the two arresting
officers.
DESK SERGEANT
Can you give a description?
27.
HOMELESS MAN
He was about three feet tall. He
had on a green suit, striped socks
and a little hat.
The Desk Sergeant nods. He's heard it all.
DESK SERGEANT
And I bet he had little gold
buckles on his little black shoes.
HOMELESS MAN
That's right, that's right!
DESK SERGEANT
(to the officers)
Happy St. Patrick's Day, boys. Get
him out of here!
The Homeless Man continues to scream as he is led away to a
cell.
HOMELESS MAN
He was real! Listen to me!
CODY
You see that? Keep drinking, you'll
start seeing little green men too.
MORTY
Don't be a wiseass.
Morty and Cody exit the station.
31 EXT. THIRD STREET PROMENADE - NIGHT 31
The Leprechaun stands in an elaborately designed circle,
drawn with chalk, on a sidewalk. He finishes scrawling
strange Gaelic lettering in it. He stands up, in the middle
of the circle and holds his shelaleigh in front of him.
LEPRECHAUN
Spin, spin, me little guide, point
the way to me fresh young bride.
The Leprechaun tosses the shelaleigh up in front of him. It
hangs in mid air, spinning, like the needle of a compass. It
then STOPS IN THE AIR, pointing in a particular direction.
Suddenly, a QUARTER is plunked down into the middle of the
circle. The Leprechaun looks up.
28.
LEPRECHAUN'S POV
Amidst the hustle and bustle of street traffic and other
street performers, the Leprechaun sees a TALENT AGENT staring
down at him. The Leprechaun holds up the quarter with
disdain.
LEPRECHAUN
What is this?
TALENT AGENT
It's a quarter. What'd you expect?
LEPRECHAUN
Your gold would be nice.
The Leprechaun notices a fat, shiny gold ring on the Agent's
finger. The Agent pulls out a business card and holds it in
front of the Leprechaun.
TALENT AGENT
Funny. Tim Streeter, United
Creative Agency. Call me if you get
a showcase.
The Leprechaun reaches for the card, but tears off the
Agent's' ringed finger. The Agent holds his bloodied hand in
horror as the Leprechaun shakes the ring off of the
dismembered finger.
LEPRECHAUN
Methinks, I'm going to like this
town.
32 INT. DARKSIDE TOURS OFFICE/APARTMENT - NIGHT 32
Cody, glumly, flips through some photos. They depict Cody and
Bridget together, having fun (eating at a restaurant, at the
beach, horsing around outside of school, etc.).
Cody tosses the pictures aside and turns on the television.
ANGLE ON TELEVISION
An old romantic black and white movie. A tuxedoed gentleman
kisses a beautiful woman.
Cody stares at the screen, and the man and woman engaged in
the kiss BECOME IAN AND BRIDGET. Cody turns the TV off with a
loud hit. He approaches Morty.
29.
Morty stands at the front door. There's a LOUD KNOCKING at
the door. Morty stares eagerly at his wristwatch, ignoring
the knocking. Cody approaches him.
CODY
Morty, what are you...?
MORTY
Shh!
Morty's watch BEEPS. He grins widely and opens the door. A
PIZZA DELIVERY MAN wearing a p1astic green derby stands at
the door. Morty grabs the box and points to his watch.
MORTY (CONT' D)
(to the pizza man)
Thirty-one minutes. It's free!
Morty slams the door in the pizza guy's face.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Nothing tastes better than a free
pizza. Now if I could only figure
out a way to get free beer...
CODY
Everything's a scam with you, isn't
it?
MORTY
(proudly)
Damn right. Have some pizza.
CODY
I'm not hungry.
MORTY
What's wrong with you?
CODY
I think I really blew it with
Bridget today.
MORTY
She's a great girl! How could you
do such a thing?
CODY
Well, you got drunk, so I decided
to break our date and give the
stupid tour.
30.
MORTY
You did the right thing. You went
for the cash. Women'll get you into
trouble every time, kid. Forget
her. Here, let's play some cards.
Morty pulls out a deck of cards and deals three cards, face
down, right in front of Cody. He moves the three cards
around.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Remember, keep your eye on the red.
CODY
Three card monte?
MORTY
It's the perfect game.
(almost reverently)
The chump gets lured in and forgets
everything else. All he sees is the
money before him. You see that look
in his eye and you know he's a dead
man. Then it's time to make your
move.
Cody gets up from the table and heads for the door.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Where are you going?
CODY
I've been a chump. It's time to
make my move.
33 EXT. DRIVEWAY - NIGHT 33
Ian's car is parked in the driveway to Bridget's house, a
California craftsman with a porch. Bridget walks away from
the car to her front door.
BRIDGET
Thanks for the ride.
IAN
Hey, wait up! You said your parents
weren't home.
BRIDGET
So?
31.
IAN
Well, aren't you going to invite me
in?
He moves in to kiss her. Bridget pulls back.
BRIDGET
Ian, you know I'm going out with
Cody.
IAN
I thought you guys called it quits.
BRIDGET
Wrong. Good night, Ian.
Ian puts his arm in front of the door, blocking her entry.
IAN
Just a second! I took the night off
for you. And what about those chili
dogs?
BRIDGET
Ian, you better go.
Ian moves in again. The CAMERA CRANES UP, revealing the
Leprechaun, hidden, high in a tree, watching the whole
scenario. His eyes narrow, angrily.
IAN
Come on, just for a couple of
minutes.
BRIDGET
I said no!
Ian grabs her elbow and tries to pull her in for a kiss.
IAN
I get it. You're just a tease!
BRIDGET
Tease this!
Bridget elbows Ian hard, in the ribs, and pushes past him
inside. She slams the door in his face.
IAN
Stuck up bitch.
32.
Ian walks back to his car. Suddenly, the garage door flies
open. Ian jumps with a start. A shapely figure stands in the
shadows of the garage. Ian moves towards it.
34 OMITTED 34
35 INT. GARAGE - MOMENTS LATER 35
IAN
Bridget?
And indeed, Bridget steps forward from the shadows. She has a
seductive grin on her face.
IAN (CONT'D)
How'd you get in here?
BRIDGET
Ian, I'm so sorry. I don't know
what I was thinking.
Ian takes all of this in.
IAN
So what are you thinking now?
BRIDGET
I was thinking maybe I could make
it up to you?
Bridget starts to unbutton her blouse.
IAN
That's a start.
Ian smoothes back his hair.
Behind a workbench, the Leprechaun watches, menacingly. Ian
stops to watch Bridget undress.
BRIDGET
Well, are you just going to stand
there?
Ian moves toward Bridget. The Leprechaun giggles. Ian turns
his head.
IAN
You hear that?
Bridget's arms reach out seductively, drawing him closer.
33.
BRIDGET
Ian, come on.
IAN
Why don't we go inside? This place
is giving me the creeps.
BRIDGET
I may change my mind again.
Bridget opens her shirt. Ian gets closer. He kneels down and
begins to kiss her stomach.
CLOSE ON THE LEPRECHAUN
LEPRECHAUN
(quietly)
The vision before you appears to be
true, but the Leprechaun's magic
fools humans like you.
ON IAN
He is about to kiss Bridget's breasts --
BRIDGET
Kiss me.
LEPRECHAUN'S POV
And here we see that Ian is
actually kissing the handle of a
hand mower, suspended in the air,
hanging upside down. The blades
begin to spin treacherously.
CLOSE ON IAN
His face is millimeters from the razor sharp, twirling
blades. Just as he goes in for the "kiss of death," the
CAMERA PANS to the wall. We see, IN SHADOW, the deadly moment
of contact. Ian lets out a horrifying GURGLE.
FROM BEHIND THE WORKBENCH
The Leprechaun steps into the light and looks at his
handiwork (which lies O.S.).
LEPRECHAUN
(in Bridget's voice)
Was it as good for you as it was
for me?
(beat, in his own voice)
You shouldn't fool with me lass.
34.
The Leprechaun turns toward the house with a grin.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
She sneezes once, she sneezes
twice, she'll be me bride when she
sneezes thrice.
He walks off.
36 INT. KITCHEN - LATER 36
Bridget is at the fridge, getting a soda. The doorbell RINGS.
She looks towards it.
BRIDGET
(to herself)
Ian, you idiot. You just don't give
up.
The doorbell RINGS again.
37 INT. LIVING ROOM - LATER 37
Bridget strides toward the door.
BRIDGET
Forget it!
The front doorbell RINGS a third time.
BRIDGET
Get out of here, or I'm going to
call the police.
Bridget opens the door. Cody stands in the doorway.
CODY
You really are mad at me.
Cody removes a bouquet of roses from behind his back.
CODY (CONT'D)
Trick or treat.
Bridget is relieved that it's Cody.
BRIDGET
Wrong holiday.
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a green carnation.
He sticks it in with the roses.
35.
CODY
I got it covered.
Bridget finally smiles.
CODY (CONT'D)
Can I come in?
Bridget opens the door and Cody enters.
BRIDGET
This is a surprise.
CODY
I was really a jerk today. Here,
take them.
Bridget takes the flowers.
BRIDGET
They're beautiful.
CODY
Not as beautiful as you. Do you
forgive me?
Cody is getting to her.
BRIDGET
Cody!
Cody looks at her, expectantly.
CODY
Yeah...?
BRIDGET
I can never stay mad at you.
CODY
I've learned my lesson. From now
on, I promise, nothing's going to
come between us.
They embrace. They do not see the Leprechaun, behind them,
crawl into the room through an open window, and hide behind a
couch.
BRIDGET
Let's go put these in some water.
36.
Bridget buries her face in the flowers and inhales deeply.
The Leprechaun blows softly in Bridget's direction. Bridget
sneezes for the first time.
CODY
Great. I buy you roses and you're
allergic to them.
BRIDGET
I'm not allergic. Come on.
Bridget and Cody walk off toward the kitchen.
38 INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT 38
Bridget goes to the sink and fills up a vase with water. She
finds a note attached to the flowers and opens it.
BRIDGET
"Cody". A man of few words.
CODY
I didn't know if you'd be home.
Didn't want you to think some
stalker left you flowers.
Bridget laughs and sneezes a second time.
CODY (CONT'D)
Gesundheit. Maybe we should put
those in another room, or
something.
BRIDGET
It's not the flowers. And besides,
even if it was, it wouldn't matter.
I love them.
Cody smiles. Bridget sneezes a third time.
CODY
God bl...
Suddenly, the telephone cord from a wall phone wraps tightly
around Cody's face, gagging him.
BRIDGET
Oh my God, Cody! What the hell...
Cody struggles with the cord around his neck. Bridget
frantically tries to help him when the Leprechaun's laugh
diverts her attention. She turns around and sees the
Leprechaun standing in the kitchen doorway. Bridget screams.
37.
LEPRECHAUN
I've searched this fair land far
and wide, at last I've got me
Leprechaun bride!
Cody, meanwhile, has grabbed a knife off the counter and cuts
the cord from his face.
CODY
Who are you?! How did you get in
here...
Holding the knife, Cody charges toward the Leprechaun.
The Leprechaun glances up toward a rack of heavy copper pots
hanging from the ceiling. The pots suddenly come CRASHING
down upon Cody, knocking him out.
BRIDGET
Cody!
The Leprechaun moves toward Bridget. She dashes past the
Leprechaun, screaming.
BRIDGET (CONT'D)
Somebody, help!
39 INT. LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 39
Bridget runs toward the door. The Leprechaun looks at it, and
the locks bolt themselves. Bridget tries to unlock the door,
but all the locks are jammed shut.
QUICK CUTS
One by one, all the windows slam shut.
Bridget is trapped in the room with the little demon. She
turns to him fearfully.
BRIDGET
Please... what do you want...?
The Leprechaun conjures his pot of gold (it hovers in the
air), and rummages through it.
LEPRECHAUN
It's not a proper wedding without a
wedding ring, is it?
The Leprechaun finds what he is looking for: a large gold
shackle with a small padlock on it.
38.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
With this ring, I thee wed!
The Leprechaun tosses the shackle towards Bridget. It flies
through the air and clasps around Bridget's neck. The padlock
locks.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
I may now kiss the bride.
The Leprechaun twists his fist.
CLOSE ON BRIDGET
She struggles with the shackle as she is slowly, magically,
dragged across the floor toward the Leprechaun.
WIDER
Bridget is at the Leprechaun's feet. He releases his magic
grasp on her. She slowly rises.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
That's a good girl.
Bridget quickly knocks over the pot of gold. The pieces go
flying across the room.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
Me gold!
One coin lands on its side and rolls across the room, into
the kitchen.
40 INT. KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS 40
The gold coin brushes against Cody's hand. It SPARKLES
MAGICALLY and Cody wakes up. He takes the coin and stares at
it as he regains consciousness. Suddenly, a HAND grabs Cody's
shoulder. We PULL BACK to reveal -- it's Bridget.
BRIDGET
Are you okay?
CODY
Yeah, fine. Let's get the hell out
of here!
Cody grabs Bridget and they rush into the living room.
39.
41 INT. LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS 41
The Leprechaun is on the floor, gathering the last of his
gold trinkets and putting them in the pot.
BRIDGET
He's bolted all the doors and
windows!
CODY
So?
Cody grabs a chair and throws it through a window.
CODY (CONT'D)
Come on!
They begin to step through the window when IAN'S DEAD BODY,
hanging from a ledge above the window, swings down, blocking
their path.
Bridget screams -- and then the Leprechaun appears right
behind her. He grabs her hand and pulls her away, powerfully.
BRIDGET
Cody, help me!
The Leprechaun takes a step forward.
LEPRECHAUN
A thousand years ago, a man stopped
me from taking me bride. I'll not
let it happen again.
Cody turns to the fireplace and grabs a fire poker. He throws
the poker at the Leprechaun. Just as it's about to strike
him, the Leprechaun snatches it in mid-air.
Cody looks on in fear when... the Leprechaun lets out a
painful screech. His hand, holdinq the fireplace poker,
starts to burn. (It's wrought iron.) The Leprechaun takes
Bridget's hand. Toqether, they magicallv disappear.
BRIDGET
(as she disappears)
Please, Cody...
And they both vanish into thin air. Suddenly, the front door
OPENS and SLAMS SHUT. Cody rushes to the door and goes
outside.
40.
42 EXT. FRONT PORCH - NIGHT 42
Cody emerges from the house.
CODY
Bridget!! Bridget!!
CAMERA CRANES UP as Cody runs down the empty streets.
CAMERA PANS TO BLACK
and in the black, we go to...
43 OMITTED 43
44 OMITTED 44
45 OMITTED 45
46 OMITTED 46
47 OMITTED 47
48 OMITTED 48
49 OMITTED 49
50 INT. LEPRECHAUN'S LAIR - NIGHT 50
Bridget steps forward in the darkness.
The lair is a cavernous pit of hell. The Leprechaun forces
Bridget forward, prodding her with his shelaleigh. He holds a
lantern up, lighting the way. Cobwebs dangle from the
ceilings above, clinging to Bridget's hair and body.
LEPRECHAUN
It ain't much, but it's home.
Bridget brushes off the webs in disgust and moves on.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
I built it all these years, while
I've been waiting for this birthday
and...for you.
Passageways lead off in many different directions. The
Leprechaun seems to know his way, but to the visitor, the
trek is disorienting. It's as if you were in a gigantic maze.
The Leprechaun blows out the lantern and puts it down. The
passageways have an eerie glow to them.
41.
They are lit by glass globes filled with FIREFLIES, attached
to the walls, like ghastly, glowing sconces. They pulsate
with a green luminescence. They exit the tunnel and are in...
51 OMITTED 51
52 INT. INNER LAIR - FOLLOWING 52
The"center" of the Leprechaun's home. Tree roots, of many
sizes, are woven in and out of the ceiling above. The entire
cavern is damp with slime. Several pitch black passageways
lead from this inner cavern. One area has a small cobbler's
work bench, and a large mound of shoes in various stages of
construction sits next to it. Another area has a little
stove, a little table, and a little bar.
In another area is a twisted canopy bed made from thorny tree
roots from floor to ceiling. It's not designed for comfort.
Instead, it has a sadistic, horrific quality.
LEPRECHAUN
What do you think of your bridal
chamber?
BRIDGET
It's... it's awful!
LEPRECHAUN
I know, it lacks a woman's touch.
But you'll change that. Well, shall
we...?
The Leprechaun looks toward the bed. Bridget starts to break
down.
BRIDGET
Oh God, please...
LEPRECHAUN
Now, now, my dear. I've waited one
thousand years for this night! But
it was worth it, just to claim an
O'Day for me bride.
BRIDGET
(hopeful)
My name's not O'Day! You made a
mistake.
42.
LEPRECHAUN
(reprimanding)
O'Day's in your blood.
(he inhales)
I can smell it. I know what you
need! A little Irish whiskey to put
you in the mood.
Bridget looks around. She sees the "bar" is a small distance
away.
BRIDGET
(frightened)
Okay.
The Leprechaun turns his back to Bridget and walks toward the
bar. She catches sight of a nearby stone. When the Leprechaun
has reached the bar, she carefully picks up the stone. The
Leprechaun pours himself a small tumbler of whiskey. OVER HIS
SHOULDER, Bridget carefully approaches him, the stone raised
and ready to strike. The Leprechaun puts the glass to his
lips and drinks it.
LEPRECHAUN
Ah, that's the stuff.
BANG! Bridget brings the stone down upon his head. He slumps
to the ground. Bridget turns on her heels and takes off. She
takes off down a tunnel.
52A INT. TUNNEL - CONTINUOUS 52A
Bridget runs down this narrow corridor. She looks over her
shoulder and when she looks back ahead - ZING! - Bridget is
face to face with a SKELETON, embedded in the wall. It wears
the same neck shackle that William O'Day wore in the *
opening. Bridget screams. She backs up -- right into -- the
Leprechaun.
LEPRECHAUN
Ah, a little family reunion.You
have his cheekbones!
The Leprechaun laughs.
BRIDGET
No!
LEPRECHAUN
I'm glad I have a frisky lass!
(very sinister)
I like to play games, too. Let's
play... Bedtime for Bridget!
43.
The Leprechaun whacks his shelaleigh against the side wall.
Bridget hears a NOISE and looks behind her.
BRIDGET'S POV - THE STAINED BURLAP SHEET
that was lying on the canopy bed has come to life and rushes
toward Bridget.
The sheet wraps around Bridget, binding her like a mummy. In
this restrained position, she's pulled down onto the tunnel
floor, but lands on...
52B INT. INNER LAIR - NIGHT 52B
The canopy bed! Bridget screams.
BRIDGET
How did we get here?
The Leprechaun walks up to the side of the bed.
LEPRECHAUN
The leprechaun's home has many
surprises.
Bridget cries out in anguish. As the Leprechaun approaches
her, she tries, unsuccessfully, to kick him (she's still
bound in the sheet). The Leprechaun is amused by this.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
That's no way to treat the father
of your children. Oh, didn't I
mention? You'll be bearing me wee
ones, soon.
BRIDGET
Get me out of this!
LEPRECHAUN
Silence!!
Bridget quiets down. The Leprechaun holds up his sharp, razor-
like fingernails. He slices through the burlap, covering
Bridget's midsection, and exposes her bare white belly. The
Leprechaun licks his lips, as he puts his bony hand on her
soft skin. She cringes in disgust, trying to pull away, but
she can't.
LEPRECHAUN
I'm going to have to make a few
alterations. But, afterward you'll
be able to bear a full litter.
(MORE)
44.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
(looking at his
fingernails)
These will need sharpening.
BRIDGET
(terrified)
Why... why are you doing this...?
The Leprechaun runs the back of his hand along Bridget's tear-
soaked cheeks.
LEPRECHAUN
Don't worry your little head about
it. You'll get used to the pain.
(beat)
Aye, we'll have to make some
changes to your face as well. Tis a
fair face, but the wee ones won't
suckle if you don't look like them.
They can be very demanding at
times.
(smiling a sick smile)
Many changes. Many changes.
Bridget sobs uncontrollably.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
Stop that!
BRIDGET
I just want to go home.
LEPRECHAUN
But you are home; my sweet.
(serious)
And home is where you'll stay.
The Leprechaun turns around -- when he turns back to Bridget,
he is holding his pot of gold. He holds it over Bridget.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
Something new, something old, let's
be together, on Leprechaun gold!
The Leprechaun pours out his pot of gold on top of Bridget.
He gets on the bed next to her, alternatively stroking
Bridget and the gold. He continues stroking... when something
seems wrong. He frantically starts rummaging through the
gold, looking for something.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
(to himself)
It's missing. A gold shilling.
(MORE)
45.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
It's not here. It's missing! I must
have it back.
The Leprechaun gathers up his gold and makes the pot
disappear. He heads out.
BRIDGET
Don't leave me tied here! Please! I
promise I'll do...
(getting an idea)
I want to make myself look pretty
for our wedding night. I want to
look pretty for you. You're my
husband now. I want to please you.
LEPRECHAUN
That you will.
The Leprechaun throws A DRESS at Bridget (we don't need to
see him "conjure" it).
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
Here's a proper wedding dress for
you. See that you're wearin' it
when I return.
The Leprecbaun approaches Bridget. He bends down, inches from
her face.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
But before I go... Kiss me, I'm
Irish.
The Leprechaun then licks her with his extremely long, clammy
tongue. Bridget endures the ordeal as best she can.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
That's just a taste of things to
come.
The Leprechaun waves his arm and releases her from the burlap
sheet. She jumps to her feet.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
I'm going to get me gold coin.
He turns to her with an almost affectionate smile.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
You'll try to escape, but it's
hopeless.
46.
He laughs as he disappears down the dark passageway. Bridget
waits to make sure that he's gone, then wipes the
Leprechaun's slime off her cheek. She runs to the passageway,
where the Leprechaun exited.
52C INT. TUNNEL - NIGHT 52C
She sees light around the corner. She turns a corner, into
the light, and...
EXTREME CLOSEUP ON BRIDGET'S FACE -- a stunned expression.
SNAP ZOOM OUT and Bridget is standing in the middle of...
52D INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 52D
her own living room! She looks around.
BRIDGET
Cody...?
A flashing red and blue police light hits the windows,
indicating a police car parked outside the house. She rushes
to the front door, opens it, steps outside, and finds herself
back in...
52E INT. INNER LAIR - NIGHT 52E
SNAP ZOOM OUT of a CLOSEUP ON BRIDGET'S FACE. A replica of
her front door is now at the mouth of the tunnel. She looks
back at the door, and it slides back into the tunnel,
vanishing in the shadows.
Bridget screams in frustration and sinks to the floor in
despair.
ON THE FLOOR WITH BRIDGET. She takes a few deep breaths,
pulling herself together. In the dirt and earth-covered floor
of the inner lair, Bridget spots some small stones. She gets
an idea, and starts to collect them.
CUT TO:
53 EXT. BRIDGET'S HOUSE - ROOF - NIGHT 53
Several police cars, with lights flashing, are parked in
front of the house. POLICE OFFICERS and DETECTIVES fill the
crime scene. Attendants are loading a body bag into the back
of the coroner's station wagon.
TILT UP to reveal the Leprechaun, hiding behind the chimney
of Bridget's house. He watches the crime scene below.
47.
LEPRECHAUN
(angrily)
I've searched the house for me gold
shilling. The fool that holds it,
is due for a killing.
The Leprechaun spots a young woman DETECTIVE (late twenties)
walking away from the front door, holding Cody's bouquet of
flowers and his note.
54 EXT. FRONT LAWN - SAME TIME 54
The detective joins her male PARTNER, (early thirties), on
the front lawn.
DETECTIVE
I think we have a suspect. I found
these flowers and this note in the
kitchen.
She shows the card with Cody's name on it.
DETECTIVE (CONT'D)
Cody Ingels. Parents told me he's
the girl's boyfriend. They said he
was bad news. Seems like they had a
fight this afternoon and he brought
her roses.
LEPRECHAUN'S P.O.V. FROM ROOF.
From behind the chimney, the Leprechaun sees the Detective
hold up the flowers.
PARTNER
So he comes over to kiss and make
up, and finds his girlfriend home
with our man in the body bag.
DETECTIVE
He snaps. There's a struggle in the
living room and the kitchen. Does a
slice 'n dice on the guy, and
kidnaps the girl. Crime of passion.
55 EXT. FRONT LAWN - SAME TIME 55
The Detective hands the card to her Partner.
PARTNER
This his address?
48.
All of a sudden, a wind rips the note from the Partner's
grasp. It flies up and over the roof, to the other side.
DETECTIVE
It was.
The Partner goes around back, to get the card.
56 EXT. BRIDGET'S HOUSE - ROOF - SAME TIME 56
The note lands in the Leprechaun's hand. His eyes narrow on
Cody's name and address. He knows who has his coin.
HOLD ON the word "CODY" as
57 EXT. "DARKSIDE" - NIGHT 57
Cody walks carefully towards Darkside Tours' offices. He
rounds the corner and stops in his tracks.
Outside the front door of "Darkside Tours, Morty talks to two
POLICE OFFICERS. The officers' backs are to Cody. Morty has a
direct eye line to Cody. He subtly signals Cody to stay back.
Cody falls back into the shadows of the alley behind the
building.
Morty goes inside. The policemen leave.
58 INT. DARKSIDE TOURS OFFICE/APARTMENT - LATER 58
Morty comes in the front door. Out of nowhere... Cody
appears, frantically. Morty jumps back in shock.
CODY
Morty!
MORTY
My God, kid!
(beat)
How the hell'd you get in?
CODY
Fire escape.
MORTY
(urgently)
Are you okay?
CODY
(breathless)
Yeah, I'm fine. You're not going to
believe this, but...
49.
MORTY
Listen, kid, the cops are looking
everywhere for you. They found some
dead kid at Bridget's house, the
girl is gone, and everyone thinks
that YOU did it.
CODY
Me?! That's crazy!
MORTY
That's what I told the police. So
what the hell happened?
CODY
(dead serious)
A leprechaun did it.
Beat.
MORTY
Maybe I should call the cops.
CODY
Morty, look at this!
Cody holds out the coin.
CUT TO:
59 INT. DARKSIDE TOURS' DINING TABLE - LATER 59
CLOSEUP ON the gold coin, next to a picture of the same one,
in an old reference book about folklore and mythology, opened
to a chapter about Leprechauns. (The front cover could be the
same one from the Main Title sequence, but the pages inside
will, of course, be different.)
MORTY (O.S.)
So, all right. You've got a gold
coin. It's old and it looks like
the one in the book.
Cody and Morty sit at a small round table. It is covered with
old books and magazine articles. Morty examines the coin. The
conversation is heated.
MORTY
It's probably worth some cash.But,
this Leprechaun story...
CODY
Gimme that thing!
50.
Cody snatches the coin from Morty's hands. Morty looks at
Cody, noticing he's a little jumpy.
MORTY
(seriously)
Listen, Cody, if somehow you've
taken some drugs or something,
you'd tell me, right?
CODY
(pleading)
Morty, you've got to believe me! I
saw a real leprechaun!
MORTY
Like three wishes, give me your
gold and all that? Get outta here,
kid. It's a fairy tale!
CODY
(adamantly)
This is no fairy tale! I saw what
it can do. Look, look here.
(reading)
"Leprechauns are devious
creatures." They're conniving. Says
here, they live by trickery. Even
get pleasure out of it.
MORTY
(to himself, worried)
Maybe I should've kept you away
from all this supernatural stuff.
CODY
He dropped a rack of pots on my
head!
Morty starts to get up.
MORTY
Oh. Now I'm convinced.
Cody pulls him back down to the table, anxiously showing him
something in the book.
CODY
Look. "They possess telekinetic
powers. They can turn invisible at
will. They are masters of illusion.
Both leprechauns and fairies can
only be harmed by wrought iron..."
51.
Morty impatiently grabs the book and flips through it.
MORTY
(facetiously)
Right, right. They're greedy as all
hell. They like to make shoes. They
love to drink. They've got their
little pot of gold and if you catch
them, they grant you three wishes
and all that crap. I've read that
stuff. It's made up. It's not real.
I use junk like this to sucker the
tourists.
Cody disregards Morty and pulls the book back.
CODY
"On his thousandth birthday, the
leprechaun laid claim to the lass
and, by daybreak, she was never
heard from again." (beat,
fearfully) That's why he came for
Bridget.
Morty closes the book in Cody's face and tosses it over his
shoulder.
MORTY
(angered)
I should've returned this damn book
to the library five years ago! Now,
I don't know what you saw, but
leprechauns don't exist!
The lights in the office go out.
Without warning, the Leprechaun drops down from above, behind
Morty. He stands on a cabinet, holding his shelaleigh. Morty
is unaware.
LEPRECHAUN
(angrily)
What's that you say? Leprechauns
don't exist?
Morty spins around and comes face to face with the
Leprechaun. WHACK! The Leprechaun winds up and swings,
hitting Morty in the face, knocking him backward with the
blow.
Morty falls down, dazed. He knocks over a stack of "franchise
certificates". They go flying. The Leprechaun approaches
Cody, menacingly.
52.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
I want me gold!
Cody backs up, toward a bookcase in the bedroom. All of a
sudden, a book flies off the shelf, at the far end of the
bookcase, and just misses Cody's head. Cody stops in his
tracks. Two more books, in rapid succession, fly toward Cody.
A third, a little closer. A fourth. Then, the bookcase fires
all of its books --a thunderstorm of books firing at our
hero. Cody hits the deck, covering his head. Books land all
over him, until the shelves are empty. On the other side of
the bookcase stands the Leprechaun. His eyes peer out between
the shelves. (This bookcase has no "back" to it.)
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
I'll not say it again. You know
what I want.
CODY
(gathering his courage)
I'll trade you the coin for
Bridget.
LEPRECHAUN
A fair trade, lad. Just give me the
coin and she's yours. I promise.
CLOSE ANGLE
The Leprechaun has his gnarled fingers crossed behind his
back.
BACK TO SCENE
Cody takes out the coin and holds it out to the Leprechaun.
Suddenly, the shelf is pushed over, onto the Leprechaun. It's
Morty. He runs and pulls up Cody by the shoulders.
CODY
Why'd you do that!?
MORTY
You can't trust a Leprechaun!
Didn't you read the book?
The bookcase begins to RATTLE.
CODY
Let's get out of here!
Cody heads toward the front door. Morty grabs him.
53.
MORTY
It's crawling with cops!
CODY
The fire escape.
They go for the fire escape. Cody looks behind him, making
sure the Leprechaun is not there.
60 OMITTED 60
61 OMITTED 61
62 INT. DARKSIDE TOURS - AT THE FIRE ESCAPE - FOLLOWING 62
Morty is at an open window. Security bars are seen on the
other side. Morty pulls on a lever by the windowsill, and the
security bars swing open. Morty climbs out onto the fire
escape. Cody follows. Cody's almost all the way through,
when, the window slams down, trapping Cody's foot inside the
room. Cody falls onto the fire escape.
63 EXT. FIRE ESCAPE - FOLLOWING 63
Cody looks back at the window. On the other side, the
Leprechaun appears.
LEPRECHAUN
Now you've done it! You've welched
on a Leprechaun!
Cody pulls with all his might and gets his foot free. He
falls back, onto the fire escape. The window flies open. From
within, the Leprechaun reaches for Cody.
Thinking quickly, Cody kicks the bars, that are hinged to the
window frame, shutting them in place. The Leprechaun grabs
the security bars. His hands singe, letting out wisps of
smoke. The security bars are wrought iron! The Leprechaun
lets out a yell and retreats into the darkness of the
Darkside office. Cody and Morty book down the fire escape.
MORTY
That's one pissed off Leprechaun.
Quick, to Brennen's!
CODY
Great idea! It'll be packed!
54.
64 EXT. BRENNEN'S PUB - FOLLOWING 64
ody and Morty run from the alleyway, behind the Darkside
Of£ice, across the street, to Brennen's. They push throuqh a
crowd of people to head inside. A particularly inebriated
customer, MAT, is being "escorted" out by a bouncer.
MAT
Every day should be St. Patrick's
Day!
CODY
D'you see what happened when he
touched the bars?.
MORTY
(harried)
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Wrought iron.
Keep moving.
65 INT. BRENNEN'S PUB - FOLLOWING 65
Cody and Morty come inside. The smoky bar is crowded with
ROWDY DRUNK PATRONS of all sorts. The PUNK GRUNGE, some with
spiked green-dyed mohawks, drink green beer next to a group
of FAT OLDER MEN with gin noses and smoker's growls. A
TOOTHLESS BAWDY HOOKER sits on one of their laps laughing
hysterically. The BARFLIES stare out, drunkenly, over their
shots of Bushmill. The jukebox blares. The partying has hit a
fevered pitch. The scene is a cross between a Bosch painting
and a Charles Bukowski novel.
Suddenly the SAME TWO COPS who were seen talking to Morty
outside of the Darkside offices come perilously close to
Cody. Morty quickly grabs Cody by the collar and pulls him
out of the cops' range of vision.
MORTY
Time to take a leak.
OUTSIDE THE MEN'S ROOM
Cody and Morty are about to head inside, when ANOTHER
UNIFORMED COP comes into the men's room. Morty quickly turns
around with Cody, so his back is to the cop, and then fully
ducks inside the bathroom.
66 INT. BATHROOM - FOLLOWING 66
Cody and Morty get inside. (A partition stands on the inside
of the door, to keep people outside from looking in.) Morty
checks underneath the stall. They're alone. Morty's mind is
racing.
55.
CODY
So, how're we going to get
Bridget...?
MORTY
Let me see that coin again.
Cody hands Morty the coin and he inspects it, engrossed.
MORTY (CONT'D)
Son a bitch is real. I actually saw
him.
Morty absentmindedly begins to put the coin in his pocket.
Cody grabs it from him.
CODY
Morty!
MORTY
Sorry, kid. Force of habit.
CODY
(mad)
Every second we waste... who knows
what he's doing to her!
MORTY
Don't worry, kid. I know how much
she means to you. We're going to
catch that little bastard. We're
smarter. I know what I'm doing.
Morty peeks out the door, making sure the coast is clear. He
begins to head out.
CODY
Where you going?
MORTY
I'm getting a drink.
Morty exits. Cody sighs and goes over to a urinal. He's in
the midst of his business when... the door opens. The sound
of shoes, CLICKING on the floor, is heard. Cody freezes in
place. There is someone entering the bathroom. Slowly, Cody
looks below the partition. A pair of black, square-toed shoes
are seen...and they have gold buckles. Cody backs up, further
into the bathroom. The one window is too high up. He looks
around for an escape. There is none. Cody waits for the
inevitable. The Leprechaun's shadow is seen on the wall. The
shoes come around the partition.
56.
The Leprechaun steps out into the light. It's not the
Leprechaun from hell. This guy is an African American LITTLE
PERSON, dressed up to look like a leprechaun. He wears a
"Kiss me I'm Irish" button, on the lapel of his green coat
and a "CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S AT BRENNEN'S" t-shirt. He
carries a plastic pot o' gold in one hand. Cody is relieved.
LITTLE PERSON
Yo man, want me gold?
The little person takes a handful of the gold coins from the
plastic pot o' gold and holds them out to Cody. Cody
hesitates.
LITTLE PERSON (CONT'D)
Take 'em.
Cody takes the gold coins.
CODY
(puzzled)
Thanks.
LITTLE PERSON
It's real milk chocolate.
Cody unwraps one of the coins. Under the gold wrapping is
chocolate. He pops the chocolate in his mouth and looks at
the fake leprechaun, who smiles back. The African American
Little Person has a gold tooth. Something clicks in Cody's
head. He rushes from the bathroom.
67 INT. BRENNEN'S PUB - FOLLOWING 67
Cody steps out of the bathroom and bumps into... The
Leprechaun. The Leprechaun turns around. Again, it's a LITTLE
PERSON dressed up for the festivities.
CODY
Sorry.
As Cody makes his way back to the bar, he notices that more
LITTLE PEOPLE, dressed as Leprechauns, have arrived. It has
an unsettling effect on Cody.
Cody sees Frank come up to the bar and place a bottle of
Irish Whiskey down in front of Morty. Cody approaches Morty.
FRANK
I wouldn't hang around too long.
Cops'll probably be back.
57.
Frank gives Cody a look and leaves them. Morty seems lost in
thought, as he stares at the other side of the bar.
CODY
(excitedly in hushed
tones)
Morty, listen. Houdini's Ruins.
Don't you remember? The drunk at
the police station said a
Leprechaun stole his gold tooth. He
came out of a tree at Houdini's
Ruins! That's where Bridget is!
Let's go!
Morty doesn't move. His eyes are riveted on the end of the
bar.
CODY (CONT'D)
Come on, let's get out of here?
(no response from Morty)
Morty, let's go?
(again no response)
Morty?
MORTY
(without moving)
He's here.
Cody follow's Morty's gaze to the far end of the bar. Seated
there is the real Leprechaun. He blends in perfectly with the
St. Patrick's day crowd. The Leprechaun sits motionless,
staring back at Cody and Morty, with cold unwavering eyes.
The Leprechaun shows no emotion. Cody slowly leans in close
to Morty.
CODY
Maybe we should go now.
MORTY
Too late.
Cody looks back. The Leprechaun is seated on the other side
of Morty.
LEPRECHAUN
(cold and matter of fact)
Have I mentioned that I want me
gold?
Cody moves in. Morty holds him back.
58.
CODY
(fearless)
Not until we get Bridget.
LEPRECHAUN
Bridget? Don't you know she's a
married woman?
Cody leans in, as if he's going to slug the Leprechaun. Morty
holds him back.
MORTY
(whispering to Cody)
I got an idea. Let me handle this.
(to bar patrons)
Listen up, everybody! Listen up!
The bar patrons quiet down and look
at Morty.
MORTY
My little buddy here just got
married. What do you say we all
raise our glasses and toast to his
good health.
Several of the little people, dressed as leprechauns, come
closer.
MORTY
(to Leprechaun)
Have a drink, on me.
Morty takes the bottle of Irish whiskey, opens it and pours a
large tumbler. The Leprechaun doesn't move.
MORTY: (CONT'D)
Oh, is there a problem? I guess
that's all part of the Leprechaun
myth, that they can hold their
liquor. There's nothing to be
ashamed about. Whatta you say I get
you a... green lemonade, heh heh
heh.
The crowd laughs. The Leprechaun is humiliated. Morty is
about to take the tumbler of whiskey away.
The Leprechaun grabs it first. With his eyes glued on Morty,
he toasts the crowd. He guzzles down the glass, then slams
it, upside down, on the bar. Assorted cheers from the little
people erupt.
59.
LEPRECHAUN
I can handle me drink.
MORTY
Is that so? Hey Frank, get me a
bottle of "Red's Special Rye." I
want to show my friend how a real
man drinks.
FRANK
(nods, smiling)
Coming right up.
CLOSE UP BEHIND BAR
Unseen by anyone, Frank fills an empty whiskey bottle with
cola and water.
On the other side of the bar, Cody watches Morty carefully,
keeping his distance from the menacing villain. Morty and the
Leprechaun's stares remain locked.
CODY
(aside, quietly to Morty)
What are you doing?!
MORTY
(aside)
Watch and learn.
Frank places a bottle of "Red's Special Rye" down on the bar.
Morty pours himself a full tumbler. He guzzles it and slams
it, upside down, on the bar. Assorted cheers come from the
"taller" contingent of patrons.
The Leprechaun rolls up his sleeve.
LEPRECHAUN
Drink what you want, drink what
you're able, if you're drinking
with me, you'll be under the table.
Cheers erupt from the little people in the bar. They have a
challenge. The Leprechaun grabs the bottle of his whiskey.
Everyone watches intently, as the Leprechaun puts the bottle
to his lips. The crowd is silent. The African American little
person speaks up.
60.
LITTLE PERSON
(to the other little
people)
Let's cheer him on guys, he's one
of us!
(leading the chant)
One of us! One of us! One of us!
The Leprechaun drinks it down. Other little people in the
crowd start to chant along with the African American little
person.
LITTLE PEOPLE IN UNISON
One of us! One of us!! One of us!!!
The Leprechaun slams the empty bottle down on the bar. Cheers
explode from the little people. Morty holds his gaze on the
evil Leprechaun from hell. Cody takes in the nightmarish
atmosphere as it reaches a bizarre crescendo.
CUT TO:
CLOSE UP
The pub is now silent. A full bottle of whiskey is placed on
the bar. The Leprechaun's hand reaches out, groggily, and
grabs it.
68 INT. BRENNEN'S PUB - LATER 68
The Leprechaun empties the bottle for the umpteenth time. His
eyes are still riveted on Morty and vice versa. But the
Leprechaun's eyes are bloodshot and he's having a hard time
keeping them open. He's wasted.
Around the bar several little people lie, passed out. The
African American little person looks at his watch.
LITTLE PERSON
You're my hero, homey. I'm five
thousand.
He leaves. Only Cody, Morty, Frank and the Leprechaun are
awake at the bar.
CODY
(aside)
When do we go get Bridget?
MORTY
(aside)
Relax, she's safe, while he's here.
61.
LEPRECHAUN
(slurring his speech)
Pour all you want, pour what you
can, he won't beat me...cause I'm a
Leprech. ..can.
The Leprechaun lets out a burp, then laughs at his lame
attempt at a rhyme. Morty keeps his eyes glued on the
Leprechaun. The Leprechaun's eyelids begin to fall and his
head begins to drop. Morty seizes the moment. In a flash, he
grabs the Leprechaun by the shoulders and holds him, tightly.
MORTY
(through gritted, smiling
teeth)
You thought you were fast, you
thought you were sporty; you
thought you were clever. but not as
clever as Morty!
The Leprechaun looks up, confused and angry.
CODY
You got him! Now let's go get
Bridget!
CLOSE ON LEPRECHAUN
He's staring ahead, concentrating on something intently.
WIDE AT THE BAR
An ashtray DRUNKENLY FLOATS IN MID AIR toward Morty. It zig-
zags in the air, then lamely falls on the ground. Morty
watches this and nods his head, sadly.
MORTY
Didn't anyone ever tell you not to
drink and levitate? Face it, my
little friend, you're going to have
to do what we ask you.
Suddenly MUSIC BLARES FROM THE JUKEBOX. Cody and Morty glance
over to the jukebox. The lights flash. With Morty's head
turned toward the jukebox, the Leprechaun grabs the whiskey
bottle and SMASHES Morty on the back of the head with it.
Morty grabs his head in pain. Cody instinctively moves into
Morty with concern.
MORTY
I'll be fine! Get the son-of-a-
bitch!
62.
They look toward the front door. It swings closed. Cody runs
toward it and looks down the street.
CODY
No sign of him!
MORTY
Sorry to let you down, kid. I had
the chance, I blew it.
An idea strikes Cody as he notices something made of iron in
the bar.
CODY
Look, wrought iron's the one thing
that can hurt him, right?
He grabs a fist full of beef jerky sticks from the bar.
CODY (CONT'D)
I've got a plan.
CUT TO:
69 INT. LAIR - NIGHT 69
CLOSE ON a large collection of stones. PLINK! Another stone
is added to the pile.
WIDER - Bridget has amassed about a hundred small stones on
top of the burlap sheet.
BRIDGET
One way or another, I'm going to
find a way out of this hell hole.
She gathers up the corners of the sheet, slings it over her
shoulder, looks at the various tunnel passages leading out *
of the lair, and decisively picks one. She seems determined
that this is going to work. Step by step, she heads toward
the tunnel and reaches into the collection of stones, leaving
a trail behind her, each stone about a foot apart. She
reaches the tunnel opening and looks behind her to check up
on her trail.
BRIDGET'S POV of her trail
One by one, the stones DISAPPEAR behind her (they "pop out"
in the order they were laid down).
ON BRIDGET - She lets out a growl of frustration, throws the
stones down, and heads back into the lair.
63.
She enters the lair, looking for a new idea, when her foot
catches on something in the dirt below.
ON THE DIRT - a worn, leathered, blunt corner of some kind of
box or package sticks about an inch out of the dirt.
Bridget bends down and begins to dig with her hands.
CUT TO:
69A INT. LAIR - LATER 69A
CLOSE ON BRIDGET - She has some dirt in her face and hair,
but she still manages to look beautiful.
ON THE HOLE - it's now about two feet deep. A large box is
half dug into the earth.
Bridget grabs hard, and yanks it out.
It's an ancient case of some kind, about two and a half, feet
long, and a foot deep. An old, green copper lock keeps it
closed. Bridget looks at this strange thing. She takes one of
the larger stones and starts pounding on the lock.
BANG! BANG! With each pound on the lock, she speaks one of
the following words:
BRIDGET
Kiss this, you slimy, creep!
SNAP! She breaks the lock and opens the case.
ON CASE - A little velvet shelf makes this thing look
something like the case of your grandmother kept her finest
silverware set in. Instead of forks and knives,however,
Bridget finds two little pipes, a gold-rimmed shot glass,
dusty Guinness bottles, and a collection of different
miniature Irish whiskey bottles. Bridget lifts up this shelf
and finds, underneath, several strange little instruments:
cobbler.'stools. Her eye immediately goes to the AWL - a
nasty looking thing, something like a screwdriver, but with a
painfully sharp point. She picks up the awl. She tries to
bend it, testing its sturdiness.This thing is rock hard. She
then touches the point with her finger. It's so sharp, it
pricks her skin (we need not see any blood). She puts her
finger in her mouth for a second, and says:
64.
BRIDGET
(grim determination)
Yeah...I've got a little wedding
present for you when you get home.
CUT TO:
70 INT. CAFE - NIGHT 70
An oversized cup of Cafe Latte is filled and placed at the
counter, next to ten other finished ones. This is a Hollywood
coffee house. It's empty, except for the Melrose hip WAITER,
who stands before his last customer, the Leprechaun. The
waiter has a "too cool for his own good" attitude. Our
villain downs his eleventh cup, trying to sober up.
WAITER
Okay, pal, St. Patrick's Day's
over. Time to go home.
The Leprechaun gives the waiter a sinister look.
WAITER (CONT'D)
(with attitude)
Just kidding, just kidding. I have
to close, okay?
LEPRECHAUN
Aye.
WAITER
Very funny. A method actor.
(beat)
What's your next gig? One of
Santa's elves or one of the seven
dwarfs?
The waiter laughs out loud at his own joke.
LEPRECHAUN
(seething)
I'm not an elf or a dwarf. I'm a
leprechaun.
WAITER
(annoyed)
Look, I don't care if you're the
tooth fairy. Just pay up, so I can
get out of here.
LEPRECHAUN
So, it's me gold you be wanting?
65.
WAITER
Gold Card, Visa, Mastercard. I
prefer cash, but maybe you're a
little short.
The waiter cracks up at his own joke. The Leprechaun is
getting angry. The waiter continues to laugh.
LEPRECHAUN
One should never try to take a
Leprechaun's gold.
CLOSE ON THE WAITER - he's at the espresso machine, a huge
industrial model, gathering dirty cups. He puts down the cups
and leans on the counter.
WAITER
You kill me.
The Leprechaun appears in front of him.
LEPRECHAUN
Now there's an idea.
CHOK! CHOK! The Leprechaun jams two large forks into each of
the waiter's hands. The waiter wails in anguish.
Two large steam spigots of the oversized, copper, antique,
cappuccino machine twist and point inches away from the
waiter's face. The waiter looks back at the Leprechaun in
disbelief and fear.
WAITER
No! Please!
The Leprechaun, uncaring, holds out his pipe. It ignites by
itself. The Leprechaun takes a drag off of his pipe. He's
loving this.
LEPRECHAUN
Hi ho, hi ho.
The waiter tries to free his hands, but they're pinned. The
cappuccino machine starts to rattle and vibrate. It's
building up steam.
WAITER
No!!!! No!!!!!
EXTREME CLOSE UP
The needle in the gauge on the side of the machine begins to
inch its way into the red.
66.
The Leprechaun laughs, insidiously.
Hissing, the machine vibrates turbulently. The waiter screams
in fear.
EXTREME CLOSE UP
The needle in the gauge goes into the red. The glass, over
the gauge, cracks.
The spigot spews scalding steam into the waiter's face. The
waiter screams louder than before. The force of the steam
blows the waiter back, but his hands are still pinned to the
counter. The skin on the waiter's face begins to sear from
the bone.
The Leprechaun exhales a plume of smoke, as he watches.
LOW ANGLE SHOT
The powerful hiss of the steam fizzles out. The waiter falls
into frame. His "steam cleaned" skull stares out at camera.
The Leprechaun takes the last sip from his caffe latte.
LEPRECHAUN: Aye. There's nothing like a little pick me up.
The Leprechaun chuckles to himself, enjoying his private,
morbid sense of humor. He leaves.
71 EXT. GRAND PRIX PARKING LOT - NIGHT 71
CLOSE ON A FISTFUL OF SLIM JIMS
WIDER - Cody and Morty are at the gate of the lot. Cody is
holding the Slim Jims out in front of him.
CODY
Come on, Andretti. We're friends,
remember? Look, I brought you a
little late-night snack.
Suddenly, Andretti, the guard dog comes around a corner,
snarling viciously. He sniffs the Slim Jims. He takes them in
his mouth and wanders away from Cody. Morty takes out a
robber's pick and starts to work on the lock.
MORTY
Nice work. Now, you're sure this
safe is big enough?
67.
CODY
Yeah, it's huge. Big old wrought
iron thing. And if it's a tight
fit, I'm not shedding any tears.
Morty gets the door open.
MORTY
Me neither. Come on.
They enter the compound. They pass Andretti, who's happily
occupied with his snack.
72 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - LATER 72
Cody and Morty break in, using the robber's pick. They enter
and head for the safe.
MORTY
There she is!
Morty kisses the safe.
EXTREME CLOSE UP
In the corner, the light of a motion detector box is flashing
red. They've tripped a silent alarm. Cody looks around and
finds a shelf of racing trophies. He checks under several of
them and finds the safe's combination. He crosses to the safe
and rolls the dial.
MORTY
I've taught you well, kid.
CODY
Yeah. I'll send you a postcard from
San Quentin.
Cody opens the safe.
CODY
Give me a hand with this.
Cody and Morty place the contents of the safe into a file
cabinet drawer. Morty attempts to put a wad of cash, from the
safe, into his pocket.
COD (CONT'D)
(sternly)
Put it back.
68.
Morty shrugs and puts the money into the file cabinet. The
safe, which has wheels, is rolled easily towards the door by
Cody and Morty.
MORTY
We'll get a double hernia if we try
and lift this thing in the hearse.
See if you can find something to
make a ramp. I'll go get the car.
Morty leaves. Cody stays behind.
73 EXT. PARKING LOT - FOLLOWING 73
Morty comes outside and goes to the hearse. As he opens the
door to get in, he's thrown up against the car.
WIGGINS (O.S.)
Security! Keep your hands where I
can see them.
MORTY
Ow! You're breakin' my arm!
Morty realizes that it's WIGGINS, a security cop. He forces
Morty to lean over the hood of the hearse and handcuffs one
of Morty's hands.
WIGGINS (CONT'D)
You tripped the silent alarm,
buddy. I'm taking you down.
MORTY
Taking me down where?! You're a
friggin' security cop!
WIGGINS
That's security officer, pal. You
the only perp here?
MORTY
Perp? What are you talking about?
The security cop handcuffs Morty to the door of the hearse.
WIGGINS (CONT'D)
Never mind, tough guy. Don't go
anywhere.
The cop, with his weapon drawn, goes towards the compound.
69.
74 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - SAME TIME 74
Cody finds some two by fours propped up in a storage closet,
next to a shelf of painting supplies. He picks one of them up
and feels its sturdiness.
75 EXT. GRAND PRIX COMPOUND - SAME TIME 75
With a flashlight and revolver at the ready, Wiggins
approaches the door to the office. He readies himself and
yanks the door open, shining the light inside.
76 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - FOLLOWING 76
The light shines on the open safe. It shines around the room.
Cody is not there. The cop flicks on the office lights. He
searches the room.
With weapon drawn, he comes around the edge of the large
desk. In one quick move, he crouches and points his weapon
under the desk. Cody is not there.
The cop stands, and notices the storage closet. The door is
closed. He positions himself and swings the door open.
Pointing his revolver, he looks inside. No one there. Wiggins
leaves through the front door.
Above the desk, a ceiling tile is slightly askew. Cody peeks
down from his hiding place.
77 INT. SPACE ABOVE SUSPENDED CEILING - FOLLOWING 77
Cody takes a deep breath. He's eluded the COP. Cody shifts
quietly. Suddenly, from the corner of the small space... the
Leprechaun comes out of the shadows.
LEPRECHAUN
Watch your head.
The Leprechaun is able to stand upright in the small space,
Cody can only crawl. The Leprechaun walks towards him.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
You may think this line is getting
olde, but believe me, son, I want
me gold.
Cody scrambles to get away. The Leprechaun steps from support
beam to support beam, avoiding the soft, styrofoam tiles.
As Cody looks back, he accidentally puts his hand in the
middle of a styrofoam tile and falls through to the office
below.
70.
78 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - FOLLOWING 78
Cody lands on the floor, amidst styrofoam tiles. He looks up
and sees the Leprechaun peer out over the opening in the
ceiling. The Leprechaun growls at Cody.
Cody grabs a nearby lamp. Its stem is a long, mean-looking
wrought iron pole, about two feet long. He grabs it and
throws it at the Leprechaun. The Leprechaun ducks out of the
way before impact. Cody runs off. The Leprechaun peers out
from the hole in the ceiling. Cody is gone.
79 EXT. PARKING LOT - LATER 79
Wiggins walks over to Morty, still handcuffed to the hearse.
MORTY
Look, pal. This has been a big
misunderstanding. If you uncuff me,
I can reach my wallet, if you know
what I mean.
WIGGINS
You trying to bribe me, scumbag? I
take my job seriously.
Wiggins releases the handcuff from the door.
WIGGINS (CONT'D)
Now don't try anything. I've had
sixty hours of combat training.
Suddenly, a.noise is heard from the manager's office. Wiggins
turns and Morty swings his arms around, smashing Wiggins in
the chin. Wiggins is down for the count. Morty bends down to
get the cop's gun.
MORTY
Should of had sixty-five.
Before Morty can grab the gun, WHACK! The shelaleigh comes
out of nowhere, cracking Morty in the back. Morty falls to
his knees in agony. The Leprechaun is face to face with
Morty.
LEPRECHAUN
It's me olde friend, the drinking
champ.
Another painful WHACK! from the shelaleigh.
71.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
You didn't happen to see the young
lad now, did you?
MORTY
No, I came here alone!
LEPRECHAUN
Wrong answer!
WHACK!
Out of nowhere, Andretti, the guard dog, arrives, baring his
teeth and growling at the Leprechaun. He inches in on the
villain, who turns toward the dog.
Andretti stops barking. He retracts and does an about face,
whimpering. The dog runs off. The Leprechaun turns back
towards Morty and notices that he's run back into the
compound.
80 OMITTED 80
81 EXT. GRAND PRIX COMPOUND - FOLLOWING 81
Morty runs for his life.
MORTY
Cody! Cody!!
Suddenly Morty slips and lands up against the fence,
separating the compound from the track. Morty turns around
and sees the Leprechaun towering over him. The Leprechaun
brings down the shelaleigh on Morty's midsection. . THWACK!!
The Leprechaun raises his shelaleigh. The tip of it
transforms to a stiletto-sharp point. The Leprechaun presses
the point into Morty's neck.
LEPRECHAUN
Where's the boy?
MORTY
I don't know.
A voice is heard from behind.
CODY (0 .S.)
I'm here, short stuff... Come and
get it.
72.
The Leprechaun spins around and sees Cody, within the
manager's office. Cody stands at the door to the office and
can be seen through the upper window in it.
In his hand, he holds the Leprechaun's gold coin. It gleams
in the moonlight.
The Leprechaun is momentarily transfixed on its shininess.
Like a magician the Leprechaun puts the shelaleigh up his
little sleeve, where it disappears.
LEPRECHAUN
Ah, me gold.
The Leprechaun goes to the manager's office. Cody stays
behind the door.
CODY
The offer still stands. The coin
for Bridget.
MORTY
Don't give it to him!
LEPRECHAUN
I'll keep what I have. And I'll let
the two of you live. That's me
offer.
CODY
No deal.
MORTY
That's telling him, kid.
The Leprechaun lowers his gaze from the window, in the door,
to the door's bottom half. There, he spots Andretti's dog
door. Smiling, mischievously, the Leprechaun looks up at
Cody.
LEPRECHAUN
So be it. I'll come get it meself.
The Leprechaun dives through the dog door and disappears
inside. Suddenly, the front door swings open.
We realize that Cody has pushed the open, wrought iron safe
in front of the dog door. The Leprechaun has climbed into it.
Cody slams the safe door shut and spins the combination lock.
From within the wrought iron safe, the Leprechaun screams in
pain.
73.
CODY
Gotcha.
82 OMITTED 82
83 OMITTED 83
84 OMITTED 84
85 OMITTED 85
86 OMITTED 86
87 OMITTED 87
88 INT. SAFE - CONTINUOUS 88
The Leprechaun is jostled in the safe, touching the wrought
iron sides with his bare hands. Every time his flesh connects
with the iron, he sizzles and screams in pain.
The safe starts MOVING and the Leprechaun is being tortured.
89 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS 89
Cody has pushed the safe inside. Morty, still wearing the
cuffs on one hand, has joined Cody in the office. He kneels
at a desk and, using his robber's pick, gets out of the
cuffs.
MORTY
Nice going, Cody! I'm real proud of
you.
CODY
You alright?
MORTY
I thought hangovers were bad. Just
hope nothing's broken.
Morty leans down to the safe and shakes it.
MORTY (CONT'D)
How's it feel, huh?
89A INT. SAFE - SAME TIME 89A
The Leprechaun is shaken up in the safe.
LEPRECHAUN
Get me out of here!!
74.
White sparks shoot up from his burning skin, in a strobe-like
effect that momentarily illuminates the pitch black "cage".
89B INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - SAME TIME 89B
Morty bends down, laughing mischievously.
MORTY
What's wrong "Houdini"? Can't you
get out?
CODY
Let's go get Bridget.
Morty looks around.
MORTY
Absolutely.
Morty takes a beat and looks around.
CODY
What is it?
MORTY
We still need a ramp to get this
thing in the car.
CODY
There were some two by fours in the
closet.
MORTY
Well, go get 'em!
Cody runs to the closet.
90 INT. STORAGE CLOSET - CONTINUOUS 90
Cody steps inside to pick up the two by fours when... the
door closes behind him. Morty locks him inside the large
utility closet.
91 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS 91
Cody looks back at Morty through a small window in the door
of the closet.
CODY
What the hell are you doing?!
Morty, you locked me in!
Morty goes back to the safe.
75.
MORTY
(to safe)
It's payback time.
Morty kneels down to the safe.
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
Let me out of here!!!
MORTY
Not yet. You know the routine.
You're caught. You owe me three
wishes.
92 INT. CLOSET - CONTINUOUS 92
Cody keeps banging on the door.
CODY
Morty --! We have to get to
Bridget, NOW!
93 INT. OFFICE - CONTINUOUS 93
Morty turns to Cody.
MORTY
I know what I'm doing!
(to Leprechaun)
I want my three wishes!
CODY
Three wishes!? Morty, NO! You're
screwing it all up!
MORTY
Don't worry! We'll all get what we
want!
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
Open this door!!
Morty is relishing every second of this.
MORTY
First, my wishes! Now... I could
ask for a million dollars. Even a
billion dollars. But no. I think
I'd like your crummy pot of gold!
Cody screams from inside the storage closet.
76.
CODY
(inside closet)
Morty, stop it!
Morty is ignoring Cody. He's caught up in the moment.
MORTY
Do you hear me in there? I want
your gold!
94 INT. CLOSET - CONTINUOUS 94
CODY
Morty!! Don't do it! Let me out!
95 INT. OFFICE - CONTINUOUS 95
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
Oh, it's a greedy man that I'm
dealing with.
From the closet, Cody is going ballistic. He keeps pounding.
CODY
Don't!!
Morty ignores Cody's pleas.
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
Are you sure you want it?
MORTY
(stern1y)
My first wish is for the gold!
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
So be it.
Morty smiles, waiting for his prize.
MORTY
Well, where is it?
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
(mischievously)
Oh, it's coming.
Suddenly, Morty feels a sharp pain in his stomach. He leans
up against a desk, holding his midsection. His belly starts
to grow. The pot of gold has been put inside of him. Morty
realizes what's going on. He begins to scream in pain.
77.
MORTY
Get it out of me! Get it out!
96 INT. CLOSET - CONTINUOUS 96
Cody watches on in horror, as Morty falls to the floor.
CODY
Oh, God!! Morty! ! No!!
97 INT. OFFICE - CONTINUOUS 97
Morty writhes on the floor, in front of the safe.
MORTY
Get it out!!
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
I can do it, but you have to let me
out of this safe first.
(beat)
Do you wish me out of the safe?
MORTY
Yes, goddamn it!! Yes! I wish you
out of the safe.
(beat)
Where the hell are you?
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
You'll have to open the door, it's
wrought iron. Remember? Didn't you
read the book?
In pain, Morty reaches up and starts to turn the combination.
98 INT. CLOSET - CONTINUOUS 98
Cody punches at the glass, repeatedly, it's too thick.
CODY
Stop it!! Morty!
Cody looks around the closet for something to break the
glass.
99 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - FOLLOWING 99
Screaming in pain, Morty dials in the numbers. When finished,
he opens up the safe door, and falls back, exhausted. The
Leprechaun steps out. He dusts himself off and beams with
pride.
78.
LEPRECHAUN
Your second wish has been granted.
MORTY
(writhing in a panic)
Get it out of me!
LEPRECHAUN
You see, you shouldn't be so
greedy.
MORTY
Come on!! Get it out, I said!
LEPRECHAUN
So, is that your wish?
MORTY
Yes, yes, yes. Get it out!! I wish
you to get it out of me!
LEPRECHAUN
Very well.
The Leprechaun stands above Morty, holding up his sharp
fingernails. Morty's eyes widen in horror as the Leprechaun
rips open his belly (O.S.) with his bare hands. Morty screams
louder than before.
100 INT. STORAGE CLOSET - SAME TIME 100
Cody yells at the window as he watches. He starts pulling
cans of paint from a shelf, to break the glass. He notices
that the shelf conceals a rear window.
101 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - SAME TIME 101
The Leprechaun holds his pot o' gold, proudly.
MORTY
(dying words)
Help me.
LEPRECHAUN
Love to, friend. But you're all out
of wishes.
Morty dies.
The Leprechaun laughs. With a wave of his hand, his crock
disappears. A crash from the storage closet is heard. The
Leprechaun looks to the door and it swings open magically.
79.
The closet is empty. The window, leading outside, is smashed
open. Cody is gone. The Leprechaun growls and DISAPPEARS.
102 EXT. GRAND PRIX COMPOUND - FOLLOWING 102
Cody rushes around the building to the manager's office. He
pulls the door open, quickly, and runs inside.
103 INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE. SAME TIME 103
Cody enters the office. He sees Morty, lying on the floor,
dead. Cody rushes to the dead man's side. The Leprechaun is
nowhere to be seen.
CODY
Morty! Come on, man! Why'd you do
it? No. Don't die. Morty!! NOOO!
Cody realizes that he's too late. He looks up slowly. His
blood is boiling. He carefully looks around the office and
finds the wrought iron lamp he had earlier thrown at the
Leprechaun. The base and bulb part have broken off, leaving a
razor-sharp, deadly-looking jagged edge. He weighs it in his
hands.
CODY (CONT'D)
All right, you little bastard, come
and get me!
All of a sudden, CLICK. The barrel of a forty-five is pressed
up against his temple. It's Wiggins, the security cop,
holding the gun.
WIGGINS
Drop the weapon, you psycho.
CODY
I...
WIGGINS
Do it! Now!
Cody drops the iron base. Wiggins motions to Morty.
WIGGINS (CONT'D)
How many more people have you
killed tonight?
CODY
What are you talking about?
WIGGINS
I know who you are! I saw you on
the news.
(MORE)
80.
WIGGINS (CONT'D)
The whole town's looking for you. .
Put your hands behind your head,
stand up, and move. Slowly.
Cody obeys the order. He's led outside.
104 EXT. GRAND PRIX COMPOUND - FOLLOWING 104
The door to the office slams open. Cody comes out first, with
his hands behind his head. Wiggins follows, with his weapon
aimed at Cody. They walk towards the parking lot.
WIGGINS
Don't try anything funny. I'm
taking you in.
A woman crying is heard from the other side of the track.
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
(in a woman's voice)
Help! Help me, please!!
Wiggins, panicked, looks out over the track. He doesn't see
anyone.
CODY
It's a trick! Don't...
WIGGINS
Shut up! What kind of spree you on,
sicko?!
CODY
No! It's the Lep...
The security cop clicks back the hammer on his .45.
WIGGINS
I'm not afraid to use this! Now
take me to her!
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
(in woman's voice
Please. Hurry. That boy's hurt me.
WIGGINS
We're coming, ma'am!
Wiggins leads Cody towards the track.
105 EXT. TRACK - FOLLOWING 105
Cody, the gun to his head; is led out to the middle of the
track.
81.
CODY
Listen to me! Call for backup!
WIGGINS
Shut up!
Suddenly, the headlights of a go cart snap on. The cop
squints. A loud cackle is heard.
WIGGINS (CONT'D)
What is this, a trick?
At the far side of the track, behind the wheel of the go
cart, sits the Leprechaun. It is a Mad Max-like go cart from
hell.
LEPRECHAUN
You'll not be taking the boy
anywhere. I'll have me gold.
CLOSE UP
On the go cart's tires spinning violently. The cart is thrown
into gear and screeches out of frame.
Wiggins and Cody are caught in the high beams of the go cart
from hell. Wiggins positions himself on one knee for a shot.
Cody runs off.
The go cart rushes toward Wiggins. He fires repeatedly at the
go cart. Six shots and his gun is empty. Wiggins is frozen,
like a deer caught in the headlights.
LEPRECHAUN
(laughing)
You missed me!
WIGGINS
No!!!!!
Wiggins starts to run.
SHORT CHASE SEQUENCE
As the Leprechaun chuckles with glee, the go cart mows down
Wiggins.
CODY
NO!
LEPRECHAUN
(to Cody)
I want me coin. Give it to me...
82.
Cody sees the go cart flying closer to him.
LONGER CHASE
Cody runs. The go cart gains. It's right on Cody's tail. Cody
dives to the side, out of harm's way.
The go cart drives past and screeches to a stop. It does a
one-eighty and points back towards our hero.
The Leprechaun revs the engine. Cody rises and books. He zigs
and zags, trying to throw the Leprechaun off, but it's no
use. Cody rushes by a small plywood figure of a clown,
extending his hand, about four feet off of the ground. The
short wooden clown speaks out of a comic book style dialogue
balloon.
The balloon reads: IF YOU'RE NOT THIS TALL, YOU CAN'T DRIVE!
Suddenly, CRASH! The Leprechaun plows through the wooden
clown with his go cart, obliterating it. He continues after
Cody. Cody runs for dear life. The Leprechaun is behind him.
Suddenly, Cody trips. His foot catches on a tire, lying on
the ground. Cody collapses. He can only hold up his hands and
wait for the impact. The go cart stops, ten feet from Cody...
The engine roars loudly.
LEPRECHAUN
Give me the coin, boy, and I'll let
you live.
CODY
(screaming)
I'm not giving you anything 'til I
get Bridget. You'll have to kill
me, if you want your stinking piece
of gold.
LEPRECHAUN
So be it.
The Leprechaun hits the gas and heads for Cody. Cody tries to
get to his feet, but his foot is stuck. The impact is
imminent. Cody lets out a kamikaze yell!
The go cart hits Cody, but... passes riqht throuqh him.
The Leprechaun spins and screeches to a stop, facing Cody.
Cody frees his leg and stands, unscathed. He turns towards
the Leprechaun, in disbelief. The Leprechaun looks very
angry.
83.
CODY
I'm not dead.
LEPRECHAUN
You will be if you don't give me
the coin!
The Leprechaun doesn't move. Cody takes the coin out of his
pocket and looks at it, comprehending its power.
CODY
You can't do it, can you?
Cody holds up the coin.
CODY (CONT'D)
As long as I have this!
The Leprechaun growls at Cody.
LEPRECHAUN
You have to give it to me!!
CODY
(cool)
You want it, come get it.
Cody stands, defiantly, holding the coin. The Leprechaun
throws the go cart into gear. It speeds towards Cody. Its
headlights shine. Cody stands his ground. The go cart screams
to a halt, inches from him.
The driver's seat is empty. The Leprechaun is gone. Cody
calls out into the night sky.
CODY (CONT'D)
I'm going to save Bridget, and then
I'm gonna get you! You can't hide
from me!
(beat)
I know where you live!
CUT TO:
106 OMITTED 106
106A INT. MANAGER'S OFFICE - NIGHT 106A
CLOSE ON the jagged-edged wrought iron lamp base. Cody's
hands reach in and grab it.
84.
106B EXT. GRAND PRIX - NIGHT 106B
Cody slams the door to the hearse shut and drives away.
CAMERA PANS
to the Leprechaun lurking in the shadows.
LEPRECHAUN
I'll be waiting. The Leprechaun's
home has many surprises.
The Leprechaun begins to turn around... CAMERA MOVES IN TO A
CLOSE SHOT -- his back momentarily fills the frame to BLACK.
ON THE BLACK WE --
CUT TO:
107 OMITTED 107
108 INT. INNER LAIR - NIGHT 108
CLOSE ON the Leprechaun's back (matching from previous shot) -
- he continues to turn around. The CAMERA PULLS BACK to
reveal he is in the lair. He looks around, searching for
Bridget.
LEPRECHAUN
Sweeteee? Still playing games? Come
out, we may be having a house guest
soon.
Bridget herself appears from one of the tunnels. She's
cleaned up and looks ravishing.
BRIDGET
Where were you? I was so lonely.
How could you leave a bride on her
wedding night?
She seductively walks toward the bed and sits on it.
LEPRECHAUN
Later, my dear. I have to prepare
for our visitor.
BRIDGET
What visitor could be more
important than me? After all, I
thought you waited a thousand
years.
85.
LEPRECHAUN
That I have...
The Leprechaun joins Bridget on the bed. She begins to touch
the back of his head. He relaxes. He cannot see her face,
which shows the agony she is in.
LEPRECHAUN (CONT'D)
It's been a long millennium for the
Leprechaun, and he's had no one to
care for his needs.
BRIDGET
Well, that's why I'm here, to give
what you deserve.
The CAMERA PANS DOWN to under the bed, where Bridget has
hidden the awl. She carefully reaches down, grabs it, and
JAMS IT INTO THE LEPRECHAUN'S BACK!
BUT -- it doesn't penetrate. Instead it bends in two like a
coat hanger! The Leprechaun spins and grabs the awl.
LEPRECHAUN
Me favorite awl! Me Da gave that to
me, and you've gone and broke it!
86.
112 INT. LEPRECHAUN'S LAIR - FOLLOWING 112
Cody makes his way in, carefully. The flare throws a hellish
red glow on the walls. The lair is silent and dark. The
sounds from outside are gone. Cody looks every which way.
CODY
(calling)
Bridget!!
113 INT. LAIR TUNNEL - CONTINUOUS 113
WITH CODY -- Cody slowly moves on. He scratches his head.
CLOSE ON CODY'S SCALP
A small, single cockroach has landed on his head.
WIDER
Cody continues scratching his head. He looks at his hand, and
he sees that his hand is crawling with cockroaches. He shakes
them off, in disgust.
He crunches the cockroaches under his feet. Cody gets the
last ones off of him. Angrily, he stomps on them, one final
time.
CODY
(sarcastic)
Yeah, this is gonna be real easy.
Cody fights his way through the clinging cobwebs, from the
passageway into another.
114 INT. TUNNEL - FOLLOWING 114
Cody enters the tunnel. He walks a few yards and notices that
the tunnel ends at an abrupt stop. He punches the wall,
thwarted. Cody turns. The Leprechaun stands in front of him.
LEPRECHAUN
A little lost, are you?
Cody charges the Leprechaun. The imp disappears from sight.
Cody looks around. He's gone.
CUT TO:
115 INT. INNER LAIR - CONTINUOUS 115
Bridget, still shackled to the bed, reaches in desperation
toward the bent awl on the floor. It's a stretch.
87.
She clenches her teeth and tries, but the more she stretches,
the tighter the bond around her neck chokes her.
Cody retraces his steps to the head of the passageway. He
turns a corner. The SKELETON, partially embedded, in the wall
stares out. Cody jumps back.
CODY
Man!!!
Cody exhales, calming himself.
CODY (CONT'D)
(to skeleton)
What a cliche.
All of a sudden, the skeleton grabs for Cody's pocket, in an
attempt to take the coin. Cody backs off, but the skeleton
keeps coming. The skeleton rips himself free from the dirt
wall and advances on our hero.
The skeleton grabs hold of the wrought iron bar in Cody's
hand and pulls. Cody drops the flashlight and clutches the
bar with both hands.
Cody falls back, with the skeleton on top of him. The
skeleton reaches again for Cody's pocket with one hand and
pushes the point of the bar towards Cody's neck with the
other. Cody moves, the bar digs into the ground.
The Leprechaun stands at the entrance to another tunnel,
watching the fight.
LEPRECHAUN
Get him, slave! Get the coin!
The skeleton stabs at Cody's head with the bar, repeatedly.
Cody rolls one way, then the other. Escaping the point of the
bar.
Cody gets up, still gripping the end of the bar. The skeleton
holds the other end. Cody swings the skeleton around,
smashing him into the wall of the lair.
He turns quickly and points the bar in the direction of the
Leprechaun. He's not there. Cody hears the Leprechaun's
footsteps. Cody picks up the flashlight and pursues the
running steps.
CODY
You better run, you hear me? 'Cause
you're next!
CUT TO:
88.
116A INT. INNER LAIR - CONTINUOUS 116A
Bridget is sweating, still reaching for the awl. An idea
comes to her -- she tries another approach. She uses her
feet! She stretches her legs and, yes, they reach the awl.
116B INT. TUNNEL - FOLLOWING 116B
Cody runs down the tunnel and finds that, it too, ends.
LEPRECHAUN (O.S.)
Wrong again.
The Leprechaun laughs in the distance. Cody retraces his
steps out and goes down a side passage.
116C INT. ANOTHER PASSAGEWAY - FOLLOWING 116C
Cody enters a dark passageway. Only his flashlight throws
light on the area.
CODY: Bridget!! (under his breath, frustrated) Where are you?
Suddenly, Cody slips and disappears into a hole in the
ground.
117 INT. UNDERGROUND VINEY PIT - FOLLOWING 117
Cody finds himself entwined in a pit of thorny vines. He
drops the flashlight to the floor far below. Cody turns this
way and that, the thorns digging deep into his skin. The
light, from the fallen flashlight, flickers. Cody screams in
pain. Suddenly, the Leprechaun appears in the pit with Cody.
His face and hands taunt and grab at our hero.
LEPRECHAUN
Give me the coin, I'll let you go.
Cody screams, as he fights back the tangle of thorns. The
light flashes. Just when Cody is about to give up hope, the
light goes out...
118 INT. TUNNEL - FOLLOWING 118
Cody jabs at the air, as if fighting off the Leprechaun and
the thorns. He realizes that he's free and that he doesn't
have a scratch on him. It was all a sick, horrifying game.
When the green glow shines again, Cody finds himself at the
entrance to the inner lair. Gripping, his wrought iron bar,
he enters.
89.
119 INT. INNER LAIR - FOLLOWING 119
Inside, he sees Bridget. She is still shackled to a bedpost.
Her hands are now behind her head. Cody moves towards her.
BRIDGET
Cody!
CODY
Bridget! Are you all right?! What
has he done to you?!
BANG! The Leprechaun bursts out of a paper rock directly in
front of Cody (much like a girl popping out of a cake).
LEPRECHAUN
Surprise! Don't take another step.
Their eyes are transfixed on each other.
BRIDGET
Cody, run. Get out of here.
CODY
I'm not leaving without you!
BRIDGET
Go!
ANGLE BEHIND BRIDGET'S BACK -and we see her frantically
working the point of the awl into the rear joint of the neck
shackle. She's managed to pry it open a little bit. Just a
little more pressure, and it's ready to snap.
BACK TO SCENE
LEPRECHAUN
What will you do now, Cody? Do you
think you can beat me? Here, in my
home!
The Leprechaun laughs, mischievously. Cody grips the bar
tightly. The moment is tense. Who will strike first?
Suddenly...
BRIDGET
Take your damn ring back! I don't
want it anymore!
Bridget rips off the shackle and -- CLUNK! She flings the
shackle toward the Leprechaun, with a direct hit on the
Leprechaun's head. It knocks his hat off, momentarily
disorienting him.
90.
CODY
RUN!
The Leprechaun looks back at Bridget. She's disappeared down
the passageway. The Leprechaun starts after her. He stops and
looks back towards Cody, but... Cody is gone.
LEPRECHAUN
A game of hide and seek? How
lovely.
The Leprechaun takes off after Bridget.
120 OMITTED 120
121 INT. TUNNEL - SAME TIME 121
The Leprechaun moves down a tunnel, slowly. He listens for
Bridget's footsteps.
LEPRECHAUN
You know you won't get out.
122 INT. ANOTHER PASSAGEWAY - SAME TIME 122
Bridget is running for dear life. She turns a corner. Another
dead end. She hears the Leprechaun's snickering, turns and
runs out.
123 INT. TUNNEL - SAME TIME 123
The Leprechaun stands quietly, listening for Bridget.
124 INT. PASSAGEWAY - SAME TIME 124
Bridget runs, in desperation, down another passageway. It
seems to go on forever. Again, Bridget comes to a dead end.
Out of nowhere, two arms grab her from behind. She's about to
scream, when a hand covers her mouth. It's Cody.
CODY
Come on, we've gotta find a way
out.
BRIDGET
Cody, I've tried!
CODY
We'll do it! Together! Now, come
on!
91.
They look both ways. Suddenly, at shoulder height, from a
hole in the rock, the Leprechaun sticks his head out and
cackles. Cody swings the bar at the Leprechaun, who
disappears into the hole.
Cody grabs Bridget. They run off, down the tunnel.
125 OMITTED 125
126 OMITTED 126
126A INT. TUNNEL 126A
Holding hands, Bridget and Cody run through the tunnel,
toward the light at the other end. They run through, and are
back in
127 INT. INNER LAIR - CONTINUOUS 127
CLOSE ON our couple as they emerge from the tunnel.
We PULL BACK to reveal them standing in the lair. They react
with surprise.
CODY
We're right back where we started!
The entrances to four tunnels lay before them -- and they
just emerged from tunnel #1.
BRIDGET
There's gotta be a way out of this
place!
CODY
Come on. Let's try this one.
CLOSE TWO SHOT
as they run into tunnel #4, and disappear in the darkness. *
CLOSE ON Tunnel #1 -- Cody and Bridget emerge --
PULL BACK TO REVEAL them standing in the lair -- THE EXACT
SAME CAMERA MOVE as when they previously emerged from this
tunnel.
CODY
Damn! Let's try this one.
They run into tunnel #3. And, IN THE SAME SHOT, immediately
emerge from tunnel #2 again!
92.
Without saying a word, Cody grabs Bridget's hand, and they
run into tunnel #2, only to * come out of #1 again.
BRIDGET
What are we going to do?!
CODY
I've got an idea.
Cody grabs Bridget, and takes her into tunnel #1.
Cody emerges from tunne #3, ALONE. He looks around.
CODY (CONT'D)
BRIDGET!
Cody runs back into the tunnel from where he came. Calling
her name.
CODY (CONT'D)
BRIDGET!!
128 INT. TUNNEL - FOLLOWING 128
Cody runs frantically through the tunnel.
129 OMITTED 129
130 OMITTED 130
131 OMITTED 131
132 INT. INNER LAIR - FOLLOWING 132
He comes out at the inner lair. Cody realizes where he is. In
the center of the inner lair, Bridget stands, with her back
to the entrance.
CODY
Bridget! Are you okay?!
Bridget turns around excitedly and jumps with a start. Relief
comes over her face. She rushes into Cody's arms.
BRIDGET
I saw him, I saw the Leprechaun!
CODY
Where is he?
BRIDGET
Back in the tunnels. I managed to
get away.
93.
She throws her arms around him.
BRIDGET
Come on. You're not going to
believe this, but I think I
actually found a way out of here!
CODY
Well, let's go!
They start to leave together.
BRIDGET
Oh, do you have the coin?
CODY
Yeah, why?
BRIDGET
Leave the damn thing here. That's
what he wants.
CODY
But, Bridget, as long as we have
this coin, he can't hurt us. We're
dead without this coin!
BRIDGET
Listen to me, Cody. If leaving the
coin will keep this creep from
following us, we've got to do it!
CODY
But...
BRIDGET
I know it's scary. But it'll be
okay.
Cody looks into Bridget's pleading eyes.
BRIDGET (CONT'D)
Give me the coin, and let's get out
of here. Please.
Cody reaches into his pocket. He pulls out the coin and looks
at it, in the palm of his hand. Cody hesitates.
BRIDGET (CONT'D)
I love you, Cody.
Bridget kisses Cody. As they break, Cody steps back, taken by
the kiss. After a beat, Cody hands the coin to Bridget.
94.
Bridget crosses to the flat top rock and sits down. She looks
back at Cody, holding the gold piece in her hand. She starts
to laugh... in the Leprechaun's voice.
LEPRECHAUN
(in the Leprechaun's
voice)
You lose.
Bridget transforms into the Leprechaun. The Leprechaun laughs
with maniacal glee. Cody is stunned.
LEPRECHAUN
Ha, ha, ha. I fooled you. Now,
there's nothing to protect you.
I've got the coin and there's no
stopping me now. You can't outsmart
a genius.
CODY
Where's Bridget?!
Leprechaun waves his hands. Bridget materializes out of thin
air in front of a tunnel.
BRIDGET
(crying)
Don't hurt him. I'll go with you.
The Leprechaun joins her and paws her.
LEPRECHAUN
Yes you will. But, it's time to
finish this annoying boy off, once
and for all.
CODY (0.S.)
Like hell.
Cody rushes the Leprechaun, with the bar in hand. The
Leprechaun looks to Cody, waves his hand and sends Cody
travelling back into the tunnel. Cody crashes (O.S.).
BRIDGET
Cody!!
Bridget runs down the tunnel.
133 INT. TUNNEL - FOLLOWING 133
Bridget reaches Cody's side. He rolls over onto his back and
looks down at the wrought iron spear, sticking out of his
midsection. Cody looks up at her.
95.
CODY
Bri...
Cody slumps forward, dead.
BRIDGET
Cody! No!! Cody!!
The light at the end of the tunnel is obscured. A dark shadow
falls over Bridget. The Leprechaun stands at the opening into
the inner lair. Bridget stands and turns towards him,crying.
BRIDGET (CONT'D)
He's dead?
As if in a trance, Bridget, defeated stands at the entrance
to the inner lair.
BRIDGET (CONT'D)
(still sucking in tears)
It's over?
LEPRECHAUN
(smiling devilishly)
Aye. Cry as you may, cry as you
might. It's going to be one hell of
a wedding night.
The Leprechaun steps forward to take Bridget's hand, when...
Bridget is pushed to the side and Cody comes out of the
shadows, behind her. He holds his wrought iron spear in front
of him. With one smooth, forceful thrust, he jabs home the
weapon, skewering a surprised Leprechaun through the heart.
CODY
In your dreams, buddy.
134 INT. INNER LAIR - FOLLOWING 134
The Leprechaun staggers back, in shock, into the inner lair.
He conjures up his gold coin and looks at it, questioningly.
He looks back at Cody. The Leprechaun begins to glow and
vibrate. The wrought iron burns the Leprechaun's insides. He
writhes and twists in pain, staggering back.
LEPRECHAUN
(struggling)
But, you...
CODY
It's real milk chocolate...genius.
96.
Cody takes the coin from the Leprechaun, unwraps it and pops
it into his mouth.
CODY (CONT'D)
Mmm. Magically delicious.
Cody and Bridget run away as the Leprechaun convulses. The
Leprechaun is obliterated, in an outstanding special effects
explosion.
Cody takes. the real coin out of his pocket and holds it up
for Bridget to see.
CODY (CONT'D)
I guess he was looking for this.
The lair begins to shake and rumble all around them. A RAY OF
SUNLIGHT BURSTS THROUGH ONE OF THE TUNNELS. Cody grabs
Bridget by the hand and they head down a tunnel.
135 OMITTED 135
136 OMITTED 136
137 EXT. HOUDINI'S RUINS - TREE SITE - DAWN 137
Cody emerges from the cracked tree at Houdini's ruins,
pu11ing Bridget behind him. He yanks Bridget up into his
arms. They hug tightly. Behind them, the tree collapses into
the earth below. It disappears into the ground. A dark pit is
left in its place. Bridget turns to Cody.
BRIDGET
How'd you know it wasn't me you
gave the coin to before?
CODY
He kisses different from you.
Bridget grabs Cody and kisses him passionately. She looks
into his eyes. They kiss again.
BRIDGET
Whose kiss do you like better?
CODY
I'll have to think about it.
Bridget playfully punches him. Cody takes out the
Leprechaun's coin, looks at it.
97.
BRIDGET
You going to keep it?
CODY
Trust me. It's not worth it.
Cody flicks the coin into the dark pit. The crater seals up.
Leaves blow by the empty place where the crater once was.
Bridget embraces Cody, as the morning sun rises above the
Hollywood Hills. It's been a very long night.
FADE OUT
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