Silence Of The Hams
Silence Of The Hams

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Silence Of The Hams

1992
Movie
44 min
English

Private Investigator Rick Shaw must stop Fu Manchu and his henchmen from sabotaging the Australian Film Industry.

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IMDb2.1/10
Director: Michael LefevreGenres: Comedy, Horror, Parody

Plot Summary

A spoof of "The Silence of the Lambs," this film follows Inspector Levert, a detective who enlists the help of a cannibalistic former actor, Dr. Hannibal Leghog, to catch a serial killer known as "Buffalo Bill" Johnson. Levert must race against time to stop Johnson before he can murder his latest victim, a wealthy socialite.

Critical Reception

Silence of the Hams was overwhelmingly panned by critics and audiences alike. It is widely regarded as one of the worst parodies ever made, criticized for its uninspired humor, poor acting, and cheap production values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks any semblance of humor or originality.

  • A painfully unfunny and tedious experience.

  • An insult to the films it attempts to parody.

Google audience: Audience reviews are virtually non-existent for this film, reflecting its obscurity and lack of impact. Those few that exist typically cite extreme boredom and a complete absence of laughs.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring Joe Estevez, brother of Martin Sheen and uncle of Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez, in one of its lead roles, though it did little to advance his career.

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