April Fools Day (1986), Fred Walton | Horror Movie Club Review | S02E14

Imagine the ultimate weekend getaway: a private island, old college friends, and a hostess obsessed with elaborate pranks. What starts as trick cigars and collapsing chairs quickly spirals into severed heads and bloody clues — and suddenly the joke isn’t funny anymore. This 1980s-style slasher blends horror, dark comedy, and mystery as the final girl, Kit, navigates a booby-trapped mansion where every gag could be lethal. With synth-heavy music, practical effects, and a twisty ending, the film asks how well you really know your friends — and how far is too far for a killer punchline.