Clip of the Week: The Leprechaun 1993 Pogo Stick Kill Scene.. Pure 90s Horror Gold

The Leprechaun 1993 pogo stick kill scene is one of the most gloriously unhinged moments in 90s slasher history. Every week Darc House pulls one clip from the horror vault that every collector needs to see, and this week nothing else came close.

Why This Scene Works

Warwick Davis on a pogo stick killing someone should not work as horror. It should be laughable. But that is exactly what makes Leprechaun 1993 so special as a slasher film. The commitment is total. The practical effects are real. There is no CGI safety net, just a man in full creature makeup doing something completely unhinged and pulling it off.

This is the kind of scene that defined 90s horror on VHS. You would walk into a rental store, see that Vidmark box with the grinning Leprechaun, take it home on a Friday night, and end up watching something you were absolutely not prepared for. The pogo stick kill scene is the peak of that experience.

The Leprechaun 1993 Legacy

The Leprechaun 1993 pogo stick kill scene became a defining moment for the entire franchise. It set the tone for every sequel that followed, telling audiences exactly what kind of horror series this was going to be. Creative kills, practical effects, and Warwick Davis at his most unhinged. Eight films later that formula never really changed.

For serious horror collectors the Leprechaun 1993 pogo stick scene represents everything that made physical media horror great. It is the kind of moment that gets talked about at conventions, referenced in horror podcasts, and debated endlessly in collector circles. Does it belong in the slasher hall of fame? Watch the clip and decide for yourself.

Own the Full Experience

Watching the Leprechaun 1993 pogo stick kill scene on a stream is one thing. Owning it is another. The original Vidmark VHS gives you the grainy, atmospheric experience that this film was made for. For the best version of the film the Lionsgate 4K Steelbook that dropped in March 2026 is the definitive collector’s edition, loaded with extras including behind the scenes footage and both audio commentaries.

If you have not read our full breakdown of Leprechaun 1993 yet check out Why Leprechaun 1993 Deserves a Spot on Your Horror Shelf for the complete collector’s verdict on VHS, Blu-ray and streaming options.

Where to Watch, Rent, or Own Leprechaun 1993

🎬 Stream It Free

• Tubi
• Peacock
• Plex
• Amazon Prime Video

💿 Rent or Buy Digital

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV
• Fandango At Home
• Google Play

📦 Own the Physical Copy

• Leprechaun Blu-ray on Amazon — Blue-ray + Digital
• Hunt down the Vidmark VHS on eBay — the one that started it all