So I Married an Axe Murderer
- Wed, Nov 27
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Thomas Schlamme Run Time: 93 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 1993
Starring: Amanda Plummer, Anthony LaPaglia, Brenda Fricker, Mike Myers, Nancy Travis
Our next In Defense Of entry comes courtesy of our Marketing Director Bekah Phillips, who has chosen Thomas Schlamme’s 1993 black comedy So I Married an Axe Murderer!
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer — “Mrs. X” — wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.
Earning a mixed reception upon release, So I Married an Axe Murderer has since developed a loyal cult following for its dark humor and heartfelt moments.