
April Fool's Day
As soon as Muffy St. John and her college friends arrive on her parents' secluded island, someone starts trimming the guest list... one murder at a time.
Release Year
1986
Runtime
88 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Story Snapshot
As soon as Muffy St. John and her college friends arrive on her parents' secluded island, someone starts trimming the guest list... one murder at a time.
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