Stanley (1972 film)

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| name = Stanley

| image = Stanley-movie-poster-md.jpg

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| caption = Theatrical release poster

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| director = William Grefé

| writer =

| screenplay = Gary Crutcher

| story = William Grefé

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| producer = William Grefé

| starring = Chris Robinson

| narrator =

| cinematography = Cliff Poland

| editing = Julio Chavez

| music = Post Production Associates

| studio = Stanley Corporation

| distributor = Crown International Pictures

| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1972|5|24|Los Angeles}}

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| country = United States

| language = English

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Stanley is a 1972 American horror film directed and produced by William Grefé, about a Seminole Indian and a Vietnam veteran who uses his collection of pet snakes to take revenge on his enemies.{{sfn|Albright|2012|p=200}}

Cast

Chris Robinson as Tim Ockopee
Alex Rocco as Richard Thomkins
Steve Alaimo as Crail Denning
Susan Carroll as Susie Tomkins
Mark Harris as Bob Wilson

Production

Director William Grefé pitched the film to Crown International's head Red Jacobs after the success of the film Willard (1971).{{sfn|Albright|2012|p=200}} Grefe stated in March 1972 that he got the idea of the film after having a nightmare about snakes.{{cite web|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/54706-STANLEY?sid=47538023-f51b-46f4-a41b-2fda8dc8135b&sr=10.25249&cp=1&pos=0|work=American Film Institute|title=Stanley (1972)|accessdate=December 30, 2021}} The film was shot entirely in the Evergaldes and Ivan Tors Studios in Miami, Florida. The cast includes Chris Robinson, who appeared in other films made in Florida, such as Charcoal Black (1972) and Thunder County (1974).{{sfn|Albright|2012|p=200}}

A report in the Daily Variety stated William Loos 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 [Grefe]'s most successful horror projects."{{sfn|Albright|2012|p=200}}