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April Fool's Day

2008Movie1 h 32 minR

Horror
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8

A thrilling, fast-paced horror movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

She has a killer party planned.

When an April Fool's Day prank turns deadly, Desiree Cartier, her brother Blaine, and five of their friends all become the targets of a twisted kill who begins hunting them down one by one.

Feels like

  • Slasher Horror
  • Mystery Thriller
  • Teen Horror
  • April Fool's Theme
  • Violent
  • Fast-Paced
  • Dark Humor
  • Psychological Elements
  • Group of Friends

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Mitchell Altieri, Phil Flores
Written by
Mitchell Altieri, Danilo Bach, Phil Flores
Produced by
Frank Mancuso Jr., Jennifer Nieves Gordon
Music by
James Stemple

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 2008 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
March 25, 2008
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
69 countries

Tropes

The Stoner, Explosive Cigar, Good Girls Avoid Abortion +9

  • The Stoner
  • Explosive Cigar
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion
  • Shoo Out the Clowns
  • Portrait Painting Peephole
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Camera Fiend
  • Navel-Deep Neckline
  • Wolves Always Howl at the Moon
  • Off with His Head!
  • Scary Jack-in-the-Box
  • Good All Along

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is April Fool's Day worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 3.8).

Will April Fool's Day scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does April Fool's Day use?

The StonerExplosive CigarGood Girls Avoid AbortionShoo Out the ClownsPortrait Painting PeepholeFreudian ExcuseCamera FiendNavel-Deep NecklineWolves Always Howl at the MoonOff with His Head!Scary Jack-in-the-BoxGood All Alongand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including The Stoner, Explosive Cigar, and Good Girls Avoid Abortion.