Review of Killer Joe (2012) by Marrick A — 02 Jan 2013

I will never be able to look at a KFC fried chicken leg the same after this movie.

This review of Killer Joe (2012) was written by Marrick A on 02 Jan 2013.

Killer Joe has generally received positive reviews.

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