Killer Joe

In this gritty Southern Gothic thriller, a young man finds himself in dire financial straits and hatches a plan to hire a hitman to kill his mother for the insurance money. The hitman, a detective moonlighting as a contract killer, demands an unusual form of collateral before agreeing to the job. The film stars Matthew McConaughey in a chilling performance, alongside Emile Hirsch and Juno Temple. Directed by William Friedkin, the movie delves into themes of desperation and moral ambiguity. It can be viewed for free on Soap2day.