Stanley
Stanley

Stanley

1972Movie108 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: William GreféGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A deranged killer, Stanley, stalks and murders young women in Miami. When he's not committing his violent acts, he lives a seemingly normal life, working as a part-time farmer. The police are baffled by the increasing number of victims, and the city is gripped by fear as Stanley continues his brutal rampage.

Critical Reception

Stanley is a low-budget exploitation horror film that gained a cult following over the years. While critically panned upon release for its gratuitous violence and simplistic plot, it has been re-evaluated by some genre enthusiasts for its raw, unpolished style and its place in the slasher film's early history.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited for its disturbing violence and dark atmosphere.
  • A product of its time, reflecting the grittier side of 1970s horror cinema.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of character development.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce, but the film is noted by some for its unsettling tone and its status as an early example of the slasher subgenre, despite its technical limitations.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget, contributing to its raw and sometimes amateurish aesthetic, which has become part of its cult appeal.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_“Snakes, why did it have to be snakes?”_** A Seminole Vietnam vet lives in the remote Everglades (Chris Robinson) where his only friends are snakes. When people cross him, he lets them loose for what he considers justice. “Stanley”...