Killer Joe (2012)

A Totally Deep-Fried Texas Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story.

Killer Joe (2012) poster

A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.

Director: William Friedkin
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tyler Bates
Cinematography: Caleb Deschanel
Editing: Darrin Navarro
Production: ANA Media, Worldview Entertainment, Voltage Pictures, Picture Perfect Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en

Themes

Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Drug Addiction and Downfall

Keywords

trailer park, gun, psychopath, texas, deal, dark comedy, money, arson, sexual humiliation, lingerie, drugs, police detective, physical abuse, sadistic psychopath, neo-noir

Trailer

Killer Joe Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Killer Joe about?
A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.
Who directed Killer Joe?
Killer Joe was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in Killer Joe?
Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church, Gina Gershon, Marc Macaulay.
How long is Killer Joe?
Killer Joe has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Killer Joe?
Killer Joe is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of Killer Joe?
Killer Joe had a budget of $10M.
How much did Killer Joe gross?
Killer Joe grossed $5M worldwide.
Where was Killer Joe produced?
Killer Joe was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Killer Joe?
The themes of Killer Joe include: Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Underground Drug Dens and Misery, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Drug Addiction and Downfall.