A Seminole Vietnam vet and his rattlesnake Stanley slither toward vengeance in the Florida Everglades.
STANLEY
Tim has a pet rattlesnake. When Tim gets mad - Stanley gets deadly!
An Everglades shack dweller, a young Seminole Indian, attacks bothersome people he believes have wronged him with his two pet rattlesnakes.
Quick Answer
Stanley is a 1972 American horror film directed by William Grefé about a Seminole Vietnam War veteran who uses his pet rattlesnake Stanley to seek revenge on those who have wronged him.
Programmer's Pick
William Grefé wrangles a bayou of bad vibes and slithery justice, letting a Seminole antihero and his venomous friends dish out payback with cold-blooded precision. If you’ve ever wanted to see a Vietnam vet weaponize snake sacks and Everglades grit, Stanley’s your ticket.
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Overview
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 This Matters
Directed and produced by William Grefé, this 1972 horror film uniquely blends themes of post-Vietnam trauma and Native American identity, centering its revenge narrative around a Seminole protagonist and his pet snakes.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film’s swampy Florida setting and Seminole antihero bring regional grit to a classic revenge story.
Snakes don’t just slither—they bite back, as Tim Ochopee wields his rattlesnakes as instruments of vengeance.
Animal cruelty, poachers, and a collection of local misfits give this horror flick its offbeat, grindhouse flavor.
Tim’s postwar trauma and outsider status add unexpected depth to this creature-feature setup.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Tim’s quest for revenge against those who wronged him
Tim’s pet rattlesnakes, led by Stanley
Snake attacks against enemies in the Everglades
Florida Everglades
Questions from the Vault
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? +
You can watch Stanley on SassyFlix.
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