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Year: 1986
Runtime: 89 min
Language: English
Director: Fred Walton
As the sun sets on April 1st, a group of unsuspecting teenagers discovers that their innocent prank has awakened a deadly force. As the body count rises and the group is stalked by a vengeful murderer, they must confront the horrifying consequences of their mischief before it's too late.
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