The anthology series delves into different corners of the horror universe, shifting focus from episode to episode.
“Leprechaun” brings the show to a small town that seems to be collapsing underneath itself.
Colin, Liam, Finn and Declan plan to pull a heist on a local bank.
This is also how Colin dies, although he is killed in a far more personal matter.
This gives “Leprechaun” a genuinely tragic edge.
The Leprechauns are notably not treated as an invasive species or overwhelming force in “Leprechaun.”
Their motivations still lead them to steal, getting themselves into the path of the monstrous creatures.
The episode’s themes are about the cost of greed, even when the motivation is pure.
Even the Leprechauns are greedy to an extent, constantly coveting the blood of humans as a food source.
The creators of American Horror Story reunite to launch American Horror Stories, a horror anthology series created for FX and Hulu. Centering on a new, unique horror story each episode, AHS follows various new characters through each episode as they experience their own terrifying tales, often including the supernatural.
