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Killer Joe (2011)

R  |   |  Crime, Drama, Thriller  |  29 June 2012 (UK)
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When a debt puts a young man's life in danger, he turns to putting a hit out on his evil mother in order to collect the insurance.

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Finding himself in considerable debt, Chris a Texan drug dealer, decides the only solution is to murder his mother to collect the insurance money. Getting together with his father, the ex-husband of Chris' mother, they decide to hire Joe Cooper a contract killer, who also happens to be a police detective. The plan is that the money will go to Chris' sister Dottie. However due to the size of the contract fee, Chris agrees that Joe can take Dottie as a retainer until the insurance comes through. Written by Anonymous

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Never trust a corrupt detective See more »

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Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Rated R for strong and disturbing violence, sexuality, graphic nudity, drug use and language | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

Killer Joe: A Twisted Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story  »

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Budget:

$11,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$37,864 (USA) (27 July 2012)

Gross:

$220,282 (USA) (3 August 2012)
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The CD soundtrack was released on August 23rd, 2012 by Milan Records in North America. See more »

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When Joe attacks Chris in the trailer, he picks up a can of food. He has his palm across the top of the can. In following shots, he has his hand around the side of the can. See more »

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[Joe just broke Sharla's nose and forced her to give fellatio to a chicken drumstick]
Ansel Smith: Sharla?
Sharla Smith: Yes.
Ansel Smith: Are you okay?
Sharla Smith: Yes, I'm fine Ansel.
Ansel Smith: Are you sure?
Sharla Smith: Yes I'm sure.
Ansel Smith: Okay.
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The unrated DVD retains the MPAA's NC-17 graphic at the end, although the rating was surrendered. See more »

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References Face/Off (1997) See more »

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Written and performed by Clarence Carter
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Dark, violent and a little funny but one big good time. I really enjoyed this and may be McConaughey's best role yet. I say A-
13 November 2012 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

"Your gonna pay me for a service that I'm gonna preform. Your gonna give me the particulars of her schedule, her habits. I'll act on them accordingly. I won't give you any details on those activities because the less you know the better for everyone involved." Chris (Hirsch) is in debt bad. He owes the wrong people a ton of money and thinks the only way out is to kill his mother and collect the insurance money. He hires a man named Killer Joe (McConaughey) to take care of the job. When Chris can't come up with the money needed to hire him they work out a deal. Chris soon changes his mind. I am a McConaughey fan...yeah I said it. I'll deal with a shirt off scene in every movie because I like his style and his movies are entertaining. This one is no exception and may be my favorite role of his yet. He is so sadistic and evil in this but also keeps his charm so you don't fully hate him. He is both over the top and laid back. The movie itself is very very violent and bloody but I have to admit that I loved it. There is some humor in this and you laugh when you know you shouldn't but thats the sign of good humor. This is a movie that could have been one dimensional but with the cast and writing it really goes deeper and while not a movie that makes you think the whole time it does keep you guessing what will happen next. If you can handle this movie then I say watch it. I really liked it. Overall, a very entertaining dark movie that I really liked but it not for everyone. I say A-.


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