Review of So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) by Barry T — 10 Aug 2008

In my mind this is Mike Myers best movie.

This review of So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993) was written by Barry T on 10 Aug 2008.

So I Married an Axe Murderer has generally received positive reviews.

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