IMDb > April Fool's Day (1986/I)
April Fool's Day
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

April Fool's Day (1986/I) More at IMDbPro »


IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
5.8/10   4,091 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 17% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer:
Danilo Bach (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for April Fool's Day on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
27 March 1986 (USA) more
Tagline:
Last one out's... a goner. more
Plot:
A group of nine college students staying at a friend's remote island mansion begin to fall victim to an unseen murderer over the April Fool's day weekend. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
The best minor-holiday horror out there. more (97 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Jay Baker ... Harvey 'Hal' Edison
Pat Barlow ... Clara
Lloyd Berry ... Ferryman

Deborah Foreman ... Muffy / Buffy St. John
Deborah Goodrich ... Nikki Beshears
Tom Heaton ... Constable Potter / Uncle Frank
Mike Nomad ... Buck

Ken Olandt ... Rob Ferris
Griffin O'Neal ... Skip St. John

Leah Pinsent ... Nan Youngblood (as Leah King Pinsent)

Clayton Rohner ... Chaz Vyshinski
Amy Steel ... Kit Graham

Thomas F. Wilson ... Arch Cummings
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
89 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | West Germany:18 (cut) | USA:R (Certificate #28085) | Netherlands:16 (DVD) (2003) | Italy:VM14 | UK:18 (original rating) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Norway:16 (theatrical rating) (cut) | Norway:18 (video rating) (uncut) | Singapore:M18 | UK:15 (video re-rating) (2002) | UK:18 (video rating) (1986) | Iceland:16
Filming Locations:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The film was inspired by the Agatha Christie novel [i]And Then There Were None[/i]. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: As Arch dangles from the tree, the heavy boot rakes the snake aside. The floor under the dirt/grass is visible and even moves. more
Quotes:
Clara: Have a nice party.
Muffy: Nice? It's gotta be better than nice. It's gotta be bloody unforgettable.
more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Too Bad You're Crazy more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
11 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
The best minor-holiday horror out there., 12 October 2005
9/10
Author: SickBoySimon from Brentwood, USA

One of the more fondly remembered horror entries of the '80's is this unique gem that's much more clever and amusing than the average slasher film.

Young woman invites her beloved college friends to her island home for a weekend of fun, but everything goes wrong. A freak accident occurs, mysterious things appear in the guests rooms, our hostess starts acting strangely, and bodies are starting to pile up!

With its clever combination of Agatha Christie-type mystery, teen horror film conventions, and quirky humor - it's not hard to understand why this film has developed a bit of a fan base. Even viewers who don't like horror films may find themselves enjoying this witty and twisted little venture. Director Walton does well in giving the film an air of mystery and spookiness. All the more adding to the atmosphere is the lovely music score of Charles Bernstein. The film is nicely shot in beautiful British Columbia.

The true highlight of this film though is its above-average cast. While there are really no known actors in the cast, they all deliver great performances and bring their characters to a wonderfully likable light! Deborah Foreman, in probably her best performance, is great as hostess Muffy. Ken Olandt and Amy Steel are great as a couple trying to solve the mystery of it all. Clayton Rohner and Thomas F. Wilson are a joy as two joke-happy friends. Jay Baker, Leah Pinsent, and Deborah Goodrich are equally good in their supporting roles.

As the tagliner says, April Fool's Day is certainly a 'cut' above the rest of its kind. It's a fun watch whether you enjoy the horror genre or not.

*** 1/2 out of ****

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (97 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for April Fool's Day (1986/I)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
that is nan at the end, right? iankiddy
Best Holiday Themed Horror Films atticgirl
Will they re-relase this title? josec_2001
boys just wanna have fun SissyGoforth
On-line petition for Amy Steel pizzaguy-1
What happened to the alternative ending!? tenten76
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Black Christmas Friday the 13th My Bloody Valentine Scream 3 Friday the 13th Part 2
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Horror section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.