Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Cheryl C — 25 Jan 2013

I definitely hope that I do not see my Matty boy play a role like this again. What a violent movie!

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Cheryl C on 25 Jan 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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