April Fool's Day
“Guess who's going to be the life of the party?”
Synopsis
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.
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APRIL FOOL'S DAY: Behind The Scene with Deborah Goodrich RoyceOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-04-01
Top Cast
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Amy Steel
Kit Graham
Ken Olandt
Rob Ferris
Deborah Foreman
Muffy / Buffy St. John
Deborah Goodrich
Nikki Beshears
Clayton Rohner
Chaz Vyshinski
Thomas F. Wilson
Arch Cummings
Jay Baker
Harvey 'Hal' Edison
Leah Pinsent
Nan Youngblood
Griffin O'Neal
Skip St. John
Tom Heaton
Constable Potter / Uncle Frank
Lloyd Berry
Ferryman
Pat Barlow
Clara
Mike Nomad
Buck
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 30, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Walton
- Screenplay & Story
- Danilo Bach
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- April Fool's Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- YCTM, Hometown Films, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Walton
Danilo Bach
Charles Bernstein
Charles Minsky
Bruce Green
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Walton
Director
Danilo Bach
Writer
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Producer
Bruce Green
Editor
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Charles Minsky
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About April Fool's Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of April Fool's Day includes Amy Steel, Ken Olandt, Deborah Foreman, Deborah Goodrich, Clayton Rohner.
When was April Fool's Day released and how long is it?
April Fool's Day was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for April Fool's Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for April Fool's Day was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for April Fool's Day?
April Fool's Day holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).