April Fools

A hooded assailant lunges at Eva in the locker room after dance practice, stabbing her. The killer again leaves a bloody message reading 'April Fools' on the wall, reinforcing the pattern. The violence escalates, and fear spreads through the school.

On April Fools' Day, a prank aimed at the nerdy Melvin goes wrong when Marlin hits him with a football, causing him to fall and be impaled by a piece of rebar. The accident kills Melvin in front of the group, and a sudden panic grips everyone involved. The friends scramble to hide what happened and cover up the truth.

Panicking, the friends drag Melvin's body into a wooded area and stage the scene to resemble a random gang-related attack. They attempt to erase evidence and keep Melvin's death a secret from others. The group is driven by fear and confusion as the cover-up takes shape.

Exactly one year after Melvin's death, DeAnna is stabbed to death by a hooded figure while interning at a hospital. The brutal act confirms a pattern of violence connected to the original prank. The killer's presence begins to loom over the survivors.

After murdering DeAnna, the killer writes 'April Fools' on a wall with her blood. The chilling message links the two killings and reveals a ruthless obsession with the prank's consequences. It also marks the killer's signature for future victims.

Missy hears about DeAnna's death and suspects there may be a link to Melvin's death. She discusses her concerns with the others, but her worries are dismissed as paranoia. The idea of a connected series of crimes quietly lingers in her mind.

Despite unnerving surveillance footage of DeAnna's murder, Missy decides to attend the high school's Spring Jam. The event becomes a tense stage where past horrors begin to surface. She moves through the crowd with dread but determination.

During the festivities, Missy recognizes the killer from the surveillance footage. She looks for help from Malik after witnessing Diego and a teacher be murdered, realizing the danger is far from over. The net around the survivors tightens as fear turns to action.

The hooded killer murders Diego and then a teacher, spreading chaos through the school. Missy witnesses the brutal acts and sees how the killer moves with chilling precision. The murders escalate the resolve of those who remain.

Malik confronts the killer, sparking a brutal brawl on the dance floor. The killer escapes by inflicting a fatal stab on Malik, leaving Missy shaken and more determined to survive. The attack marks a turning point in the pursuit of the truth.

Missy and the remaining revelers are rounded up by authorities. At the police station, she confesses to her father that she and her friends were involved in Melvin's death. The weight of guilt begins to press on her as the truth threatens to come out.

A police officer escorts Missy home, where she is confronted by the April Fools Killer—Marlin—who has killed the officer and the guard at the house. He reveals his motive while looming over her, turning a domestic space into a scene of danger.

Marlin accuses Missy of ruining his life and attacks her at home. The confrontation spirals as she fights back, using a rock to incapacitate him and turning his blade on him in self-defense. The killer's threat finally begins to fade as Missy defends herself.

Missy collapses into the arms of her father, who had come looking for her after piecing together the killer's identity. The long nightmare seems to end as she clings to him for support and safety. The film closes with their resolve to face what comes next together.