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April Fool's Day (1986)

Movie ★ 6.1 89 min

Horror Mystery

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.

Danilo Bach Writer Fred Walton Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 27, 1986
Runtime
89 min
Rating
R
Budget
$5.0M
IMDb
tt0090655
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
YCTM, Hometown Films, Paramount Pictures

Themes

Cast

Amy Steel Amy Steel Kit Graham Ken Olandt Ken Olandt Rob Ferris Deborah Foreman Deborah Foreman Muffy / Buffy St. John Deborah Goodrich Deborah Goodrich Nikki Beshears Clayton Rohner Clayton Rohner Chaz Vyshinski Thomas F. Wilson Thomas F. Wilson Arch Cummings Jay Baker Jay Baker Harvey 'Hal' Edison Leah Pinsent Nan Youngblood Griffin O'Neal Griffin O'Neal Skip St. John Tom Heaton Tom Heaton Constable Potter / Uncle Frank Lloyd Berry Lloyd Berry Ferryman Pat Barlow Clara Mike Nomad Buck

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Frequently asked questions

What is April Fool's Day about?
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.
Who directed April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day was directed by Fred Walton.
Who stars in April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day stars Amy Steel, Ken Olandt, Deborah Foreman, Deborah Goodrich.
When was April Fool's Day released?
April Fool's Day is a 1986 horror, mystery film.
Where can I watch April Fool's Day?
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