Well, I can't speak for the sequels because they were straight to video, but the first Leprechaun was made for under a million and made close to 9 million..
That's my boy Warwick Davis who I could have met if I had fast passed it at Disney World, but nnnnooooooo we had to do some fake ass "backstage" stunts and sfx show. Thanks a lot, assholes.
I'm assuming you've seen it, but I love him on Life's Too Short. I can't think of a more lovable asshole on TV, including Kenny Powers. I demand for that show to get un-cancelled!