Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Dean H — 04 Jan 2013

What has happened to McConaughey? What's up with two sleeze parts in a row? This movie bordered on glorifying pedophilia. Disgusting.

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Dean H on 04 Jan 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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