Sling Blade (1996) Original Single-side Movie Poster Rolled 27x40

Sling Blade (1996) Original Single-side Movie Poster Rolled 27x40

*Sling Blade* (1996) is a drama written, directed by, and starring Billy Bob Thornton as Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man released from a psychiatric hospital decades after committing a violent crime. As Karl tries to build a quiet life and forms a bond with a young boy and his mother, he’s confronted by the abusive presence of her boyfriend, leading to a powerful moral reckoning. The film, which also features Dwight Yoakam, John Ritter, and Lucas Black, earned Thornton an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and widespread acclaim for his haunting performance.