Review of The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) by John D — 18 Nov 2017

Brilliant - So Catholic.

Barry Keoghan could be Joel Edgerton's son or brother.

This review of The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) was written by John D on 18 Nov 2017.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer has generally received positive reviews.

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