Look Out, It's April Fools' Day by Frank Modell

It had gotten good ratings and good reviews, so that somewhat brought me back to people's attention.” But I had just written and directed a segment for a TV movie in which old episodes from Alfred Hitchcock Presents were remade. Many years had gone by since the release of Stranger, and the only other thing I had directed-which I had also partially financed-had barely seen the light of day. Looking back at the horror comedy, Walton discussed how his involvement in April Fool’s Day came about, saying, “I no longer remember if Frank approached my agent with an interest in having me direct the project, or if my agent called him to suggest me as a candidate for the job. Even though it has largely flown under the radar over the last 30 years, Walton’s slasher send-up with an Agatha Christie flair has remained a beloved cult film among genre fans and this writer in particular. Released the same weekend as The Money Pit, April Fool’s Day became a modest success for Paramount Pictures, taking in $13 million during its three-week theatrical run and finding even more of an audience once it was released on VHS. John’s family estate, unaware that the weekend will be filled with frights and unexpected surprises.

Written by Danilo Bach ( Beverly Hills Cop) and directed by Fred Walton (1979’s When A Stranger Calls), the film follows a group of college students who spend spring break at their friend Muffy St.

Today, the cult horror comedy April Fool’s Day celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Look Out, It's April Fools' Day by Frank Modell