April Fool's Day (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, April Fool's Day is a horror and mystery film directed by Fred Walton, running about 89 minutes. “Childish pranks turn into a bloody battle for survival!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of eight college friends gather together at an island mansion belonging to heiress Muffy St. John to celebrate their final year of school. Soon, they begin to fall victim to an unseen murderer over the April Fool's Day weekend, but nothing is as it seems.
Who’s in it. April Fool's Day stars Jay Baker as Harvey 'Hal' Edison, Deborah Foreman as Muffy / Buffy St. John, Deborah Goodrich as Nikki Beshears and Thomas F. Wilson as Arch Cummings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, April Fool's Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch April Fool's Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of April Fool's Day tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April Fool's Day (1986)?
- In US, April Fool's Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is April Fool's Day worth watching?
- April Fool's Day holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April Fool's Day?
- April Fool's Day stars Jay Baker, Deborah Foreman, Deborah Goodrich, Thomas F. Wilson and Tom Heaton.
- When was April Fool's Day released?
- April Fool's Day was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.