''Stanley'' is a 1972 American

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directed and produced by William Grefé, about a Seminole Indian and a

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who uses his collection of pet snakes to take revenge on his enemies.

Production

Director

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pitched the film to

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's head Red Jacobs after the success of the film '' Willard'' (1971). Grefe stated in March 1972 that he got the idea of the film after having a nightmare about snakes. The film was shot entirely in the Evergaldes and Ivan Tors Studios in

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, Florida. The cast includes Chris Robinson, who appeared in other films made in Florida, such as '' Charcoal Black'' (1972) and ''

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'' (1974). A report in the ''Daily Variety'' stated

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would score the film, but only Post Production Associates is credited onscreen for the film score.

Release

''Stanley'' was shown in Los Angeles on May 24, 1972. On its release, ''Stanley'' was described by Brian Albright of '' '' as "one of refes most successful horror projects."

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* {{William Grefé 1972 horror films American natural horror films Films about snakes Films shot in Miami 1970s English-language films Films directed by William Grefe 1970s American films