Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Tatyana B — 20 Aug 2013

Twisted and dysfunctional but so right! McConaughey is great as Killer Joe.

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Tatyana B on 20 Aug 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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