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April Fool's Day

1986Movie1 h 29 minR

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

On April Fool's Day weekend, a group of college friends gather together at a secluded island mansion to celebrate their final year of school, where they soon become prey for an unseen murderer.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Fred Walton
Written by
Danilo Bach

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Facts

March 27, 1986 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
March 27, 1986
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Something Else Also Rises, Dead Star Walking, Caught in a Snare +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream April Fool's Day?"

Questions about April Fool's Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream April Fool's Day?

In the United States, you can rent or buy April Fool's Day from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is April Fool's Day worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 49).

Will April Fool's Day scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is April Fool's Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does April Fool's Day use?

Something Else Also RisesDead Star WalkingCaught in a SnarePreppy NameReptiles Are AbhorrentDeadly Rotary FanOff with His Head!Wolves Always Howl at the MoonInformed FlawPeek-a-Boo Corpse*Cough* Snark *Cough*The Dog Bites Backand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Something Else Also Rises, Dead Star Walking, and Caught in a Snare.