UHM - Review - April Fool's Day

I rather enjoyed watching this film. I remember my mom renting it a while back, but I wasn't really into horror films at the time, so I didn't watch it. I finally decided to check and see what I missed. This film isn't really scary, but it does have a nice blend of humor, but with a title like April Fool's Day it'd have to have humor. It starts off pretty basic with seniors going to a rich friend’s huge home for the weekend. One thing I liked about the film is the question whether what's happening in the film is real or if it's just another trick being played on someone. This isn't really your basic slasher because it doesn't have all the stereotypes that many 80s slasher films have, like a lot of sex, nudity and some dumbass killer in a cheap mask.

The ending of the film, however, is a bit predictable, but it's a bit obvious from the start anyway. The acting was pulled off well and there were a couple familiar faces like the "Biff" guy from the Back to the Future films and the guy that was in the USA show, Good vs. Evil that was sadly canceled. I would have enjoyed the film more if it had a different ending and there were more scares, but other than that it's not bad. The tricks that were pulled in the film all looked pretty clever and well done. I wouldn't mind trying some of them on my dumbass friends.

OVERALL

This isn't your basic 80s slasher film. It is a bit predictable towards the end, but fun to watch. Check this film out if you haven't already.

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Ash :

Posted 86 days ago

Probably one of my favorites in the twist ending horror department! Makes a great point on the genre, I really enjoyed it! 8/10!

glenn hay :

Posted 175 days ago

a remake of this? thr original is okay, but doesn't warrant a remake. it has funny moments but not scary at all.actually saw this a the movies when it came out. damn, now i'm showing my age!!

Kent :

Posted 417 days ago

I liked this movie. It wasn't scary though. It has Amy Steel in it from Friday the 13th Part 2 = )

John :

Posted 423 days ago

I thought this film was terrible. I could not believe that the entire film turned out to be (SPOILERS REMOVED) To me, it was writing at its poorest level. Films like Apirl Fools Day are insulting to the audience. I will see the remake because I know it will not be any sorrier than this pile of trash was.

Lost Boys fan :

Posted 441 days ago

You thought the ending was predictable Frightie?? Wow, i had NO idea that twist was coming! I thought it was great and very original for its time! Great movie, i hope the remake doesn't ruin it!

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