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The Silence of the Hams
Rookie FBI agent Jo Dee Foster has been assigned to work on the case of the Psycho Killer, a psycho killer who has psycho-killed over 120 people. But to learn more about his target, he's forced to meet Dr. Animal Cannibal Pizza, a famous doctor turned cannibal who ate pizzas with human body parts. Meanwhile, Jo's girlfriend, Jane Wine, has just stolen $400,000 in cash from her money-hungry boss, Mr. Laurel, so she and Jo can be happy, but gets lost in a horrible storm and stops at the Cemetery Motel, where the owner, Antonio Motel, is dominated by his insane mother.
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Plot Summary
A parody of the thriller 'The Silence of the Lambs,' this film follows police detective Lt. Brophy as he investigates a series of bizarre murders. The prime suspect is Dr. Stone, a cannibalistic psychiatrist who communicates with the serial killer, JoJo. Brophy finds himself drawn into a complex and darkly comedic web of psychological manipulation and absurdity as he attempts to unravel the truth.
Critical Reception
The Silence of the Hams was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who largely panned its humor, pacing, and overall execution. Audiences were also unimpressed, finding the parody to be unfocused and lacking the wit of its source material.
What Reviewers Say
A poorly conceived and executed parody that fails to land any of its jokes.
Relies on tired gags and an uninspired premise.
Despite a notable cast, the film is a dull and unfunny experience.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be unfunny and a waste of time. Many expressed disappointment with the weak humor and lack of originality, considering it a poor imitation of its inspiration.
Fun Fact
Marlon Brando agreed to star in this film largely as a favor to his friend and director Barry Sonnenfeld, who had previously worked with Brando as a cinematographer.
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