The Murderous Months of April

A group of recent college graduates are stalked by a mysterious killer during their spring break trip to a remote cabin. As the body count rises, they realize the killer is systematically eliminating them based on their birth months, and April is next. They must uncover the killer's identity and motive before they become the next victim.

The Murderous Months of April is a lesser-known slasher film from the late 1980s. While it features a familiar premise, it garnered a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, often cited for its formulaic plot and uneven pacing. Audiences, however, have found some enjoyment in its B-movie charm and early performances by its cast.

• Praised for its inventive premise of a killer targeting victims by birth month.
• Criticized for its predictable scares and derivative nature within the slasher genre.
• Appreciated by some for its nostalgic B-movie feel and suspenseful moments.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's intriguing concept and moments of genuine suspense, though many also point out its reliance on genre tropes and a somewhat underdeveloped plot.

The film's original title was 'April Fool's Day Massacre', but was changed to 'The Murderous Months of April' to avoid confusion with the unrelated 1986 film 'April Fool's Day'.