Sling Blade is a timeless and impactful piece of Southern Gothic cinema that leaves a deep impression and is impossible to ...

Sling Blade Flies Billy Bob's dynamic drama to BD. By David McCutcheon Updated: May 10, 2012 12:16 pm Posted: Jul 17, 2009 12:35 am ...

Made for just $1 million, "Sling Blade," which debuted in Arkansas as part of a fundraiser at UA Cinema 150 in Little Rock on Nov. 19, 1996, was a box office hit and a critical success.

Sling Blade does begin with a monologue, but it’s delivered by one of Karl’s fellow patients, played by the late, great J.T Walsh (who played the same role in the short film).

Sling Blade isn't just about a plot, an actor, or a director, rather, it's about the dreams of one man, who coincidentally played all three of the previously mentioned roles, Billy Bob Thornton ...

“Sling Blade,” made for $1.6 million, not only won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay, but also has made more than $16 million to date.

Sling Blade Billy Bob Thornton proves just what a renaissance man he is. As well as playing the lead, he wrote and directed this tale soaked in Deep South Gothic.