MPAA gives 'Killer Joe' NC-17 rating

The MPAA has given an NC-17 rating to William Friedkin's crime drama "Killer Joe," compelling LD Entertainment to announce it'll appeal the ruling."We'll use good efforts to overturn this decision," stated David Dinerstein, leader of LD Entertainment. "We uphold our filmmakers and turn into faithful for their visions."LD acquired U.S. privileges in September in the Toronto Film Festival, per week after "Joe" had its world premiere in the Venice Film Festival. Pic, starring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch, arrives because of its U.S. premiere at SXSW in March along with a domestic launch this summer time.Supporting cast includes Thomas Haden Chapel, Gina Gershon and Juno Temple. The script was compiled by Tracy Letts, on whose take part in the film relies.Suppliers are Current topper Nicolas Chartier and Scott Einbinder of ANA Media Corporation. Current Pictures, Christopher Woodrow's Worldview Entertainment, and Picture Perfect Corp. funded.Hirsch shows a 22-year-old drug dealer that has his stash stolen by his mother and needs to develop $6,000 quick or he's dead. Desperate, he turns to "Killer Joe" (McConaughey) as he discovers that his mother's life insurance coverage policy may be worth $50,000. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com