PG-13

So I Married an Axe Murderer

The honeymoon was killer.

1993 • 93 min • Comedy · Crime · Romance

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

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Charlie MacKenzie, fresh off a breakup, falls for Harriet, a charming butcher. His tabloid-loving parents suspect she might be the notorious serial killer "Mrs. X." Charlie, thinking them silly, proposes, but soon starts to fear they were right about his potentially deadly bride.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Discussions of murder
Some crude humor
Moments of suspense and peril

What it models well

Love and commitment
Skepticism and belief
Embracing differences

Talk about it after

Judging people by their past
Trusting your instincts
The dangers of jumping to conclusions

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