Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Rachel T — 11 Jan 2013

Weird and disturbing.....I would NOT advise the average person to rent this one!

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Rachel T on 11 Jan 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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