The Leprechaun Revival: A Cautionary Tale of Franchise Fatigue The news that Lionsgate is reviving the Leprechaun franchise, nearly two years after previous attempts fell through, raises more questions than answers about the sustainability of nostalgic horror revivals.
This move reflects a larger problem in the film industry: its addiction to rebooting and rehashing familiar properties.
In recent years, several successful horror franchises have been revived, including Alien, Predator, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Nightmare on Elm Street.