Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade

Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1993)

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A disturbed man looks back at his past as he faces an uncertain future in this dramatic short subject. Teresa (Molly Ringwald), a young journalist, is sent on assignment to a state-run mental hospital, where she is to interview Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton), soon to be released after spending… More

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Jan 24, 1994 Wide
Vanguard

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  • Lady D


    I had expected this version to be much more amateur in it's basic state and yet the acting and storyline to that end point, was just as good as that in the feature length film, with both Billy Bob and JT Walsh giving great performances.

  • Conner R


    It's unfair to really rate this as a movie since it's really just an extremely well made screen test. Billy Bob Thorton gave us a glimpse of the Karl that he would become and that alone is worthy of five stars. This reminds me a lot of the documentary "Titticut… More

  • Thomas J


    This is a short film that sets up the character Karl for the movie Sling Blade. If you liked Sling Blade this will also be enjoyed.... but nothing to add to the top of your Netflix que!!

  • Daniel D


    This short film stars Billy Bob Thorton, he is in a mental asylum and is having an interview the day before his release. I was worried that the talkative man would be picked to get interviewed because he didn't seem crazy enough, this was a psycho though. In the interview you… More

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