The Killing Jar

Release Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 Limited

Michael Madsen, Harold Perrineau, Danny Trejo, Mark Young, Amber Benson

  • 2.8

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Seven people are passing time one late evening at a small roadside diner in the middle of nowhere. Among them are Noreen (Amber Benson), a waitress trapped in a loveless marriage; John (Harold Perrineau), a melancholy salesman; Hank (Kevin Gage), a quiet with a secret; Lonnie (Lew Temple), a small-town cop; and Jimmy (Danny Trejo), the ill-tempered owner.

When a radio reports the disturbing murders of a family in a nearby county, the patrons immediately suspect new arrival Doe (Michael Madsen) as the killer. A bloody confrontation ensues, and the patrons become hostages as the troubled Doe decides their fates. As secrets are revealed, the desperate survivors slowly realize that one of the hostages may be even more dangerous than their captor.
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The film's director Mark Young last directed Limbo and The Least Among You. The film's writer Mark Young last wrote Limbo and The Least Among You.

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MPA Rating
R Restricted for strong bloody violence, and for language
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Language
English

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The Killing Jar was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 19, 2010 . There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Repo Men and The Bounty Hunter. As a limited release, The Killing Jar was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.



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Sat., Jan. 1, 2011

  • Set the MPAA rating to R for strong bloody violence, and for language

Mon., Feb. 15, 2010

  • Changed the production status to Complete

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