Slasher or Shenanigans? Unmasking April Fool’s Day (1986)

Xenomania Podcast – April Fool’s Day (1986) Episode Description This week on Xenomania, Jon, Ryan, and Kearns take a deep dive into the 1986 slasher oddity April Fool’s Day. What starts as a classic ‘80s horror setup—college friends, an isolated mansion, and a masked killer—quickly twists into something far more devious. Is this cult classic an underrated gem or just a prank gone too far? Join the Xenomania crew as they dissect the film’s clever subversions, debate whether it’s a horror masterpiece or an elaborate joke, and discuss why April Fool’s Day stands apart from the blood-soaked slashers of its time. Expect plenty of laughs, hot takes, and maybe even a few surprises of our own. Tune in… if you dare. Or is that just part of the trick? 🎭🔪