
In "So I Married an Axe Murderer," Mike Myers stars as Charlie Mackenzie, a charming and slightly eccentric poet with a heart of gold. After suffering a crushing breakup, Charlie finds new hope in love when he meets Harriet Michaels, played by Nancy Travis, a beautiful and kindhearted butcher. Eager to share his joy, Charlie introduces Harriet to his quirky parents, hoping to receive their blessing and acceptance for their budding relationship.
However, Charlie's parents are avid readers of sensational tabloids and soon become suspicious of Harriet's true identity. They become convinced that she is "Mrs. X," a notorious serial killer linked to a series of bizarre murders targeting newlyweds during their honeymoons. Despite their alarming suspicions and Charlie's initial disbelief, the seeds of doubt begin to take root in his mind.
Undeterred, Charlie proposes to Harriet, thrilled to start their life together. But as their honeymoon unfolds, a creeping sense of fear and uncertainty begins to overshadow their romantic getaway. Strange incidents and coincidences prompt Charlie to question whether his parents might somehow be right, leaving him torn between love and doubt in this darkly comedic tale of romance and mystery.