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April Fool’s Day

April Fool’s Day

2008
Horror
92 min NR USA
4.295 / 10
3.8 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Phil Flores / Mitchell Altieri / Alexa Sheehan / Jonathan Southard / Steven Ritzi / Beth Multer
Starring
Taylor Cole / Josh Henderson / Scout Taylor-Compton / Joe Egender / Jennifer Siebel Newsom / Samuel Child / Joseph McKelheer / Frank J. Aard

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Reviews

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Seraphina Chen
May 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The 2008 'April Fool's Day' grapples with a premise ripe for terror, but its execution is somewhat uneven. The story of a prank spiralling into deadly consequences has potential, and the cast, including Jennifer Siebel Newsom, tries to…

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Liam O'Connell
May 2, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For aficionados of the horror thriller, this 2008 'April Fool's Day' presents a competent, if not groundbreaking, entry. The narrative, centred on a deadly game of vengeance, is well-paced, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 2, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

This 'April Fool's Day' offers a rather uninspired take on the slasher formula. The initial setup, a prank gone wrong, quickly devolves into a predictable cat-and-mouse game. The performances, while present, rarely elevate the material; Taylor Cole and…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 2, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a genre piece, 'April Fool's Day' (2008) functions adequately, offering a decent dose of suspense. The cast, including Scout Taylor-Compton, navigates the escalating peril with commendable commitment. The film's tone effectively shifts from lightheartedness to genuine fear,…

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Eleanor Vance
May 2, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This iteration of 'April Fool's Day' attempts to inject fresh terror into a familiar concept. The premise, where a prank turns dire, is a solid foundation for a thriller. Taylor Cole and Josh Henderson anchor the proceedings with…

FAQs

The killer's motivation in 'April Fool's Day' is a central element of the film's suspense. The narrative carefully crafts a sense of mystery around who is behind the attacks and why. While the initial prank sets the stage, the unfolding events suggest a deeper, more personal vendetta at play, driving the relentless pursuit of the protagonists and creating a compelling puzzle for the audience.