Toronto 2011: Liddell Entertainment Builds up U.S. Rights to William Friedkin's 'Killer Joe'

Liddell Entertainment has acquired the u . s . states rights to Killer Joe, the thriller from William Friedkin starring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch.our editor recommendsKiller Joe: Venice Film ReviewToronto 2011: William Friedkin Gives Reserved Seats Away at 'Killer Joe' The film had its U . s . States premiere at TIFF Sunday to mixed reaction the earth premiere happened days earlier within the Venice Film Festival. REVIEW: 'Killer Joe' Despite a effective cast which incorporated Thomas Haden Chapel, Gina Gershon and Juno Temple, the variation in the Tracy Letts play wasn't a slamdunk purchase. The story is dark and focuses on questionable figures: it makes sense a 22-years of age drug dealer (Hirsch) who utilizes a killer (McConaughey) to off his mother to learn from her life insurance coverage coverage policy. The car dealership and also the father use their innocent sister (Temple) as sexual collateral but one of several turns might be the sister falling for your killer. The film also features plenty of full-frontal nudity and contains a considerably-discussed sexual act completed employing a fried chicken bone. The film was produced by Current Pictures' Nicolas Chartier and Scott Einbinder of ANA Media, Corporation., with Current Pictures, Christopher Woodrow's Worldview Entertainment, and Picture Perfect Corporation delivering financing. CAA, which aided arrange financing for your project, repped the film. Current is handling foreign sales. Related Subjects Toronto Worldwide Film Festival Emile Hirsch Matthew McConaughey Killer Joe