optioning a spec script of his own to Blue Rider Productions, screenwriter David DuBos was given an opportunity to pitch for Leprechaun 3. DuBos, who hadn't seen the previous two films, was only given the guideline of "Leprechaun in Las Vegas" for his pitch. DuBos won against six other writers and had to quickly put together a script due to an impending production start. Brian Trenchard-Smith, director of Night of the Demons 2 was selected to helm the film. Trimark Home Video had considered making the film the final entry in the series. The film was shot over the course of 14 days in Los Angeles, California, with only one day taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Release Leprechaun 3 was released direct-to-video on June 27, 1995 by Trimark Home Video, and went on to become the highest selling direct-to-video film of 1995. The studio would release the film on DVD on February 27, 2001. The film was released on blu-ray for the first time by Lionsgate Home Entertainment on September 30, 2014. Reception The film holds a 0% approval rating on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 4 reviews. Actor Warwick Davis would later claim the film as his favorite of the series: "I think it tapped into the potential of bringing a comedic element to it all. And Brian Trenchard-Smith, who directed that one, is an incredible director. He manages to get so much out of so little money, and that was what was great about working with him. He really got the humor". See also List of films set in Las Vegas References External links 1995 direct-to-video films 1995 horror films 1995 films American comedy horror films American satirical films American slasher films 1990s English-language films Direct-to-video horror films Leprechaun (film series) Direct-to-video sequel films American supernatural horror films Films set in the Las Vegas Valley Films shot in the Las Vegas Valley Trimark Pictures films Films directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith Films set in Nevada 1990s American films