Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Jon S — 23 Feb 2013

I loved this movie!!! Brilliant, sick, twisted.

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Jon S on 23 Feb 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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