Compelled by Schlock

We are Compelled by Schlock, a weekly podcast about schlocky movies. You know the kind: cheesy effects, bad acting, low budgets... Not only do we love them, but we are compelled by them.

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Episodes (114)

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Compelled by Schlock

Apr 9, 2026
1 hours
62 MB

Join our newsletter for Schlock straight to your inbox! https://compelledbyschlock-newsletter... In this episode of the Compelled by Schlock Podcast, we review April Fool’s Day (2008), the little-known remake of the 1986 cult horror classic, to see what works, what falls apart, and whether this slasher update deserves more attention or its bad reputation. We break down the story, kills, tone, characters, and filmmaking choices while comparing it to the original April Fool’s Day and exploring what this overlooked horror remake can teach about suspense, structure, and low-budget genre storytelling.

Compelled by Schlock

April Fool's Day (2008)

Compelled by Schlock

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