Horror 101 – Episode 108: April Fool’s Day (1986)

It’s the party to end all parties!

APRIL FOOLS!! Welcome back to the Horror 101 podcast. This recording session was like nothing we’ve ever captured before. My crew hated the film we’re about to review. The vitriol and spite against me for suggesting this film is over the top. If you haven’t seen this film yet please watch it first cause there will be ending spoilers right out of the gate. Join us as we give the Horror 101 treatment to Fred Walton’s April Fool’s Day from 1986.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

01:00 Prelude to Terror…
04:29 April Fools!!!
12:43 An about face…
15:00 The fake gore and boat maiming…
17:30 Buffy: The Hostess…
19:40 The well…
21:30 A Different Ending…
24:00 A Rich Girl’s Plan…
31:20 Scoring the Film…
38:35 Conclusion…Thanks for listening!

April Fool’s Day (1986)

Directed by: Fred Walton

Written by: Danilo Bach

Starring:

Deborah Foreman as Muffy / Buffy
Amy Steel as Kit
Thomas F. Wilson as Arch
Jay Baker as Harvey
Deborah Goodrich as Nikki
Clayton Rohner as Chaz
Ken Olandt as Rob

All video, pictures and audio used from April Fool’s Day is copyright © 1986 by Paramount Pictures, Hometown Films and YCTM. Used for educational purposes. No reproductions of any kind.