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.
Charlie, a commitment-phobic poet and butcher, finds himself falling for Harriet, a mysterious woman with a potentially deadly secret. As his suspicions grow about her possible involvement in a series of murders of her previous husbands, Charlie must determine if his new love is truly a killer or if his paranoia has gotten the better of him. The film blends romantic comedy with dark humor and a dash of suspense as Charlie navigates his deepening feelings and mounting evidence.
So I Married an Axe Murderer received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised Mike Myers' dual performance and the film's quirky premise, many found the humor hit-or-miss and the plot convoluted. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its offbeat charm and others finding it fell short of its potential.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a moderately entertaining watch, with many appreciating Mike Myers' comedic efforts and the unique, albeit dark, premise. However, a significant portion of viewers felt that the plot was convoluted and the humor could be hit-or-miss, leading to a polarized but generally positive audience sentiment.
During the scene where Charlie is speaking directly to the audience, the narration that appears on screen was added in post-production because the filmmakers felt it needed extra clarification for the audience.
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