Il Silenzio dei prosciutti (The Silence of the Hams)

Il Silenzio dei prosciutti (The Silence of the Hams) (1994)

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    (8 reviews)

  • 43% of users liked it
    (1,334 ratings)

In the tradition of Mel Brooks, this Italian comedy offers an episodic parody of classic thrillers and horror movies. Film includes cameos from several stars including Mel Brooks, John Astin, Larry Storch, Phyllis Diller, John Carpenter, and John Landis. The story begins as director Ezio Greggio is… More

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R, 1 hr. 21 min.
Directed By
Ezio Greggio
Genres
Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1994 Wide
On DVD
Jan 31, 1995
Cabin Fever Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    A poke in the eye with a knife is more alluring

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Unfunny spoof. Lacks bite, timing and good ideas.

  • Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum

    Horrible wanna-be Airplane type spoof. Only thing worth noting is that it came before 'Scary Movie,' which falls into the same category.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Just painful beyond words.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Tim S


    If you come up to me and tell me that The Silence of the Hams is one of your favorite screwball comedies then I'll shake your hand and probably buy you a drink. It's one of my favorites too, and one that I hadn't seen in over a decade since it first started airing on… More

  • Cassandra M


    As bad as this film may be at least it's not a Wayans travesty. The movie seems to have its own rhythm where you think it's the worst thing ever made and then one line, or cameo, will redeem it and you're pulled back in. The summary line of this review is an example.… More

  • Wahida K


    Nicht weiter sagen! Shsh <i>Fav bit</i> Mother: My son is alive? Who the f*** did I kill? Dr. Animal: Call me A. Joe: Eh? Dr. Animal: Also call me Doctor. Joe: A Doctor. Dr. Animal: Dr. A. Joe: Right sorry, Dr. A. Dr. Animal: Bingo. Joe: Dr. A. Bingo? Dr. Animal:… More

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