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Everglades vengeance slithers to life when a Vietnam vet and his rattlesnakes settle old scores.

STANLEY

Tim has a pet rattlesnake. When Tim gets mad - Stanley gets deadly!

1972 · 1h 48m · PG · Horror · IMDB TMDB

An Everglades shack dweller, a young Seminole Indian, attacks bothersome people he believes have wronged him with his two pet rattlesnakes.

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Stanley is a 1972 American horror film directed by William Grefé about a Seminole Vietnam veteran who seeks revenge with the help of his pet rattlesnakes.

Synopsis

Tim Ochopee, a shell-shocked Seminole Indian has just returned from a tour of Vietnam. He lives a peaceful life deep in the Everglades with his pet snake Stanley. Upon his return, he finds out his father has passed away. When he learns how he was killed, Tim lets Stanley and his brood loose on the people who've done him wrong, leading to a thrilling climax.
Details & Specs
Director
William Grefé
Writers
Gary Crutcher, William Grefé
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror

Why Cult

Snake-Centric Horror

The film's most memorable characters are Tim's pet rattlesnakes, who play a central role in his quest for vengeance.

Everglades Setting

Set deep in the Florida Everglades, the film brings a swampy, atmospheric backdrop to its tale of revenge.

Vietnam Vet Protagonist

Chris Robinson stars as a shell-shocked Seminole Indian, lending the story an unusual psychological edge for early '70s horror.

William Grefé Direction

Directed by Florida exploitation specialist William Grefé, who brings his regional flavor and low-budget inventiveness.

Questions from the Vault

What is Stanley about? +

Stanley follows Tim Ochopee, a Seminole Vietnam vet, who uses his pet rattlesnakes for revenge against those who wronged him in the Everglades.

When was Stanley released? +

Stanley was released in 1972.

Who directed Stanley? +

Stanley was directed by William Grefé.

How long is Stanley? +

Stanley has a runtime of 108 minutes.

What genre is Stanley? +

Stanley is a horror film.

Where can I watch Stanley? +

Stanley is available to watch on SassyFlix.