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Any slasher movie with a title like April Fool's Day would have to be a spoof, and this one fits that niche perfectly. Eight college chums are invited to a weekend April Fool's party held by their mutual friend Deborah Foreman. En route, the eight friends are victimized by a practical joker, leading them to expect more of the same at the party. But things take a grisly turn when "fun and games" segues into murder. At least, that's what seems to happen. While it's refreshing to see the "Ten Little Indians" routine being played out with squirting flowers and whoopee cushions rather than knives and arsenic, April Fool's Day makes its point far too early in the proceedings, then has no place to go. Kudos, however, for the spiritied Canadian cast, including Leah King Pinsent, daughter of veteran actor/director Gordon Pinsent.Special Features:DISC 1 (4KUHD): Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera NegativeNEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 AudioTriple-Layered UHD100 DiscOptional English Subtitles / DISC 2 - BONUS FEATURES (ALL-REGION BLU-RAY): Horror with a Twist - Part 1: Interview with Director Fred Walton (23:58)Horror with a Twist - Part 2: Interview with Director Fred Walton (23:02)Well of Lies: Interview with Actress Deborah Goodrich Royce (16:32)Looking Forward to Dessert: Interview with Actor Clayton Rohner (17:15)Bloody Unforgettable: Interview with Composer Charles Bernstein (26:00)The Eye of Deception: Interview with Cinematographer Charles Minsky (17:23)TV Spots (1:35)Theatrical Trailer (1:42)Dual-Layered BD50 DiscOptional English Subtitles
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April Fool's Day (1986)
89 min
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.

April Fool's Day (1986)
89 min
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.