So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)

A San Francisco poet who fears commitment suspects his girlfriend may have a knack for killing off her significant others.

Director:

Thomas Schlamme

Writer:

Robbie Fox

Stars:

Mike Myers, Nancy Travis, Anthony LaPaglia

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mike Myers	...	Charlie Mackenzie / Stuart Mackenzie
Nancy Travis	...	Harriet Michaels
Anthony LaPaglia	...	Tony Giardino
Amanda Plummer	...	Rose Michaels
Brenda Fricker	...	May Mackenzie
Matt Doherty	...	Heed
Charles Grodin	...	Commandeered Driver
Phil Hartman	...	Ranger John 'Vicky' Johnson
Debi Mazar	...	Susan
Steven Wright	...	Pilot
Patrick Bristow	...	Cafe Roads Performer
Cintra Wilson	...	Cafe Roads M.C.
Al Nalbandian	...	Butchershop Customer
George F. Mauricio	...	Butchershop Customer (as George Mauricio)
Kiki Douveas	...	Butchershop Customer

Storyline

Avant-garde poet Charlie hasn't had much luck with women, but then he meets Harriet, the girl of his dreams.. or is it his nightmares? Harriet is wonderful, but Charlie begins to suspect that she is Mrs. X., a woman who marries men, then kills them.

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Plot Keywords:

poet | coffeehouse | butcher | scottish accent | black comedy | 

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Taglines:

The Honeymoon Was Killer

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for nudity, language and mock terror

Did You Know?

Trivia

The genesis of the film originated in 1987 when Robert N. Fried met with writer Robbie Fox to discuss story ideas. They ended up talking about the problems they had with women and agreed that "most women appeared to be out to destroy us!" the producer recalled.

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Goofs

When Charlie and Harriet are in bed, her mouth is not in sync with her voice.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Charlie Mackenzie: Excuse me, miss? There seems to be a mistake. I believe I ordered the *large* cappuccino. *Hello!* Look at the size of this thing.
Tony Giardino: It's practically a bowl.
Charlie Mackenzie: It's like Campbell's Cup-O'-ccino!
Charlie Mackenzie: [laughing at his Campbell's joke and wiping his tears] Oh, my sides. Please. Aidez-moi.

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Alternate Versions

In the original version, Mike Myers is wearing a short green towel (covering from waist to mid-thigh) that falls of when he hugs Ralph, exposing his bum. In the TV version, the shot where the towel drops uses an alternate take shot specifically for TV and Airline release. In all other shots the towel remains short.

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Connections

Featured in 2007 MTV Movie Awards (2007)

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Soundtracks

Only You
Written by Buck Ram and Buck Ram (as Ande Rand)

User Reviews

Did you marry Mrs X?

Mike Myers gives Waynes World a rest and delivers what I think is a better movie.... well better than Waynes World 2 anyway. It is a truly great movie with Mike playing a duel role, firstly as Charlie MacKenzie a young guy who is scared of commitment to women, then his dad Stuart MacKenzie a very funny Scotsman who could take the lead role in X Files with his ideas on Conspiracy. Nancy Travis stars as a butcher... Harriet, who ends up with Charlie..... A great movie that is very funny in the pre Austin Powers age, a 7 out of 10.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Russian

Release Date:

30 July 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

So I Married an Axe Murderer

Filming Locations:

Alamo Square, Hayes Valley, San Francisco, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,466,930, 1 August 1993

Gross USA:

$11,585,483

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,585,483

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Fried/Woods Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1