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John Stanley(I)

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John Stanley
American Scary is a look at the nation's tradition of horror hosting, from Zacherley to A. Ghastlee Ghoul. This is a preview of the section on Zacherley.
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John Stanley is known for Nightmare in Blood (1977), Creature Features (1971) and Russ Ballard: The Fire Still Burns (1985).
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    Known for

    Nightmare in Blood (1977)
    Nightmare in Blood
    4.6
    • Director
    • 1977
    Creature Features (1971)
    Creature Features
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Host 1979-1984
    • 1971
    Russ Ballard: The Fire Still Burns
    Music Video
    • Director
    • 1985
    Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater (1987)
    Joe Bob's Drive-In Theater
    8.9
    TV Series
    • Self

    Credits

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    Director

    • John Stanley Meets Jack the Ripper and 25 Other Deadly Encounters
      Video
      • Director
      • 2011
    • Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller Steps from the Shadows
      8.3
      Video
      • Director
      • 2010
    • Russ Ballard: The Fire Still Burns
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1985
    • Nightmare in Blood (1977)
      Nightmare in Blood
      4.6
      • Director
      • 1977

    Actor

    • Cinema Insomnia with Mr. Lobo (2001)
      Cinema Insomnia with Mr. Lobo
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Your Host
      • 2018–2022
    • WWF on MSG Network (1973)
      WWF on MSG Network
      5.7
      TV Series
      • Referee
      • 1977
    • Nightmare in Blood (1977)
      Nightmare in Blood
      4.6
      • Comic book store customer (uncredited)
      • 1977

    Writer

    • John Stanley Meets Jack the Ripper and 25 Other Deadly Encounters
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller Steps from the Shadows
      8.3
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • I Was a TV Horror Host (2009)
      I Was a TV Horror Host
      7.4
      Video
      • written by
      • 2009
    • Nightmare in Blood (1977)
      Nightmare in Blood
      4.6
      • writer
      • 1977

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      Book: "Creature Features - The Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Review Guide" (1997/Boulevard Books)
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      In 2017, John Stanley for "Creature Features", was inducted into "The Official Horror Host Hall of Fame".

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