FIRST LOOK: Killer Joe Poster

This is one of those posters that instantly make you curious about the film it’s for. Check out the poster featuring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch and the film synopsis after the jump!

In Killer Joe, 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 as sexual collateral until the money comes in… if it ever does.

Killer Joe, is making its worldwide premiere at the Venice Film Festival before making its North American debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film is produced by Nicolas Chartier (The Hurt Locker) and Scott Einbinder.

Gina Gershon, Thomas Haden Church and Juno temple also star in the film.

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This poster is wicked. It would be interesting to see Matthew McConaughey in this role.

Via ComingSoon.Net