Comedy,Crime,Romance
United States of America
So I Married an Axe Murderer is a 1993 romantic comedy film directed by Thomas Schlamme and starring Mike Myers in dual roles as Charlie MacKenzie, a love-struck poet and his Scottish father, Stuart. The movie also stars Nancy Travis as Harriet Michaels, the love interest.
The film begins with Charlie, a commitment-phobe, living in San Francisco and working in a coffee shop, where he meets and falls in love with Harriet, a meat butcher. Despite his own reservations, Charlie introduces Harriet to his parents, who, as avid readers of tabloids, immediately become suspicious of her when they recognize her likeness to a serial killer known as "Mrs. X."
As Charlie's parents continue to investigate Harriet, he grows more and more convinced of their suspicions. However, he ultimately decides to ignore their warnings and marries Harriet anyway. It isn't until they are on their honeymoon in a remote Scottish village that Charlie begins to suspect that his parents were right all along.
The movie is known for its witty humor and clever wordplay, exemplified in a recurring joke about the popularity of the Scottish dish haggis, which Charlie repeatedly describes as "an entrée of the gods." Additionally, the film features cameos from several well-known comedians, including Phil Hartman, Steven Wright, and Charles Grodin.
So I Married an Axe Murderer was not a box office success upon its initial release, but has since gained a cult following and is considered a cult classic. The film is often lauded for its unique blend of romantic comedy and dark humor.
