Red Clover (film)

Red Clover also known as Leprechauns Revenge and St. Patricks Day Leprechaun is a 2012 made for television horror movie directed by Drew Daywalt. The movie was originally made under the title Red Clover, but was changed to Leprechauns Revenge for a March 17, 2012 television release on the SyFy Channel. The title was switched back to Red Clover for its 2013 DVD release. Red Clover stars Billy Zane as a Massachusetts sheriff who must save his town from a homicidal leprechaun.

Daywalt began working on Red Clover while developing another project with After Dark, who had asked him to direct for them after viewing some of his other work. During the development of the film, writer Ferrante wanted to make the leprechaun character creepy and organic and wanted to avoid the typical clothing associated with St. Patricks Day. One of the weapons used in the film, a staff with four sharpened horseshoes on it, was developed after Ferrante joked that they could call the movie FourLeaf Cleaver. Filming took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Critical reception for Red Clover under its original name and its DVD release were mixed to negative. Comparisons were made to the Leprechaun film series and the movies plot was one of the most commonly criticized elements of Red Clover. At the same time, several reviewers acknowledged that the film had some entertainment value as a B movie. Breitbart.com columnist Zachary Leeman panned the film overall, criticizing several elements including the design for the leprechaun. DVD Verdict gave a mixed review, stating that this isnt as plainly awful as almost everything that airs on that network, but that doesnt mean its very good, either. In contrast, the review from HorrorNews.net was largely positive, praising the movies dialogue and acting. ........

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