Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (1994) is a Drama, Thriller film that follows 25 years after committing a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally insane. A local reporter comes to talk to him, and listens in horror about his life leading up to the crime. This is the short film that inspired the full-length "Sling Blade". Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 31 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.