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Roger Ebert praises the expert direction, flawless cast and merciless black humor of William Friedkin's adaptation of Tracy Letts' play. He calls it a hell of a movie that left him speechless, but not sure if he loved or hated it.
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William Friedkin's latest film, "Bug," begins as an ominous...
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A cop (Matthew McConaughey) who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer (Emile Hirsch) in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister ...
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- William Friedkin
- TV-MA
- Matthew Mcconaughey
Jul 26, 2012 · “Killer Joe,” written by Tracy Letts and directed by William Friedkin, finds Matthew McConaughey as a psycho among a family of ne’er-do-wells.
- William Friedkin
- Manohla Dargis
- 102 min
Jun 29, 2012 · Killer Joe: Directed by William Friedkin. With Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church. 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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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- William Friedkin
- 2012-06-29
This Southern-fried, darkly humorous trailer-trash exploitation crime noir revels in the greedy characters' idiocy and the deranged story's psychosexual luridness. Full Review | Original Score:...
Killer Joe is a 2011 American Southern Gothic crime film directed by William Friedkin. The screenplay by Tracy Letts is based on his 1993 play of the same name. The film stars Matthew McConaughey in the title role, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon, and Thomas Haden Church.
Jul 27, 2012 · Chris finds Joe Cooper, a creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights as a contract killer. When Chris can't pay Joe upfront, Joe sets his sight on Dottie as collateral for the job. The contract killer and his hostage develop an unusual bond.
