Review of Killer Joe (2012) by David R — 05 Oct 2014

I'm stunned a movie could be so bad. The play must have been agony to sit through. Why? Just why?

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by David R on 05 Oct 2014.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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