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Stanley (1972 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Stanley' a 1972 American horror film directed and produced by William Gref, about a Seminole Indian and a Vietnam veteran who uses his collection of pet snakes to take revenge on his enemies.
Production
Director William Gref pitched the film to Crown International'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 Miami, Florida. The cast includes Chris Robinson, who appeared in other films made in Florida, such as 'Charcoal Black' (1972) and 'Thunder County' (1974).
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."
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