Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Angela M — 26 Sep 2013

Mathew MacCoughney A+++ cast is awesome plot his gripping but ending made me angry!

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Angela M on 26 Sep 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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