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Killer Joe (2012)

Crime Drama Suspense
Rated R
101 min.
Release Date
July 27, 2012
DVD Release Date
December 21, 2012 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
William Friedkin
Writer
Tracy Letts
Cast
Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church, Gina Gershon
Running Time
101 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for strong and disturbing violence, sexuality, graphic nudity, drug use and language

When 22 year old drug dealer Chris (Hirsch) has his stash stolen by his mother, he has to come up with six thousand dollars quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (McConaughey) when he finds out that his mother's life insurance policy is worth $50,000. Although Joe usually demands cash up front, he finds himself willing to bend the rules in exchange for Chris' attractive younger sister, Dottie (Temple), who will serve... Full synopsis »

MOVIE REVIEW

Matthew McConaughey sizzles in Killer Joe, a violent but alluring crime thriller from director William Friedkin. Though the movie isn't for everyone, Killer Joe is a rare return to form for the director whose best movies - led by The Exorcist and The French Connection - are from another age. Full movie review »
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