Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Jordan W — 31 May 2013

BADASS. matthew mcconaughey... kills... in this.

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Jordan W on 31 May 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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