Richard Stanley - Actor Profile

Richard Stanley

Directing
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
30Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 22, 1966
Birth Place: Fish Hoek, South Africa

About Richard Stanley

Richard Stanley is a South African filmmaker, known for his work in the horror genre. He began his career making short films and music videos, and subsequently directed the feature films Hardware and Dust Devil, both of which are considered cult classics.

Richard Stanley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Stanley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard Stanley's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Richard Stanley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Exegesis Lovecraft, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Stanley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Stanley's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Stanley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 Lord Balthazar Flop Similar →
2025 A World War II Fairy Tale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' Self Flop Similar →
2025 The Dark Fantastic Self Flop Similar →
2025 Zone Self Flop Similar →
2024 Shadowland Self - Filmmaker Average Similar →
2023 The Darkside of Society Self Flop Similar →
2021 Exegesis Lovecraft Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Tales of the Uncanny Self Hit Similar →
2018 Clark Ashton Smith: The Emperor of Dreams Self Flop Similar →
2017 Cult of Terror Self - Filmmaker Hit Similar →
2017 78/52 Self Hit Similar →
2016 Yellow Fever: The Rise and Fall of the Giallo Self Hit Similar →
2015 Uncovering Wolfen Self Flop Similar →
2014 All About the Girl: Memories of a Giallo Gem self Average Similar →
2014 Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley's Island of Dr. Moreau Self Hit Similar →
2013 Jodorowsky's Dune Self - Filmmaker Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Otherworld Self Average Similar →
2009 Post Traumatic: An American Nightmare Self Flop Similar →
2009 No Flesh Shall Be Spared - Flop Similar →
2007 Vampire Diary Spanish Rapist Flop Similar →
2001 Dagon Fish Monster (uncredited) Average Similar →
2001 In the Belly of the Beast Self Average Similar →
1996 The Island of Dr. Moreau Bulldog Man (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1995 Twelve Monkeys Man in Transit Lounge (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Brave Man in the table (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1992 Dust Devil Transforming Dust Devil in Dream Sequence (uncredited) Average Similar →
1990 Hardware Talking elevator (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1985 Incidents in an Expanding Universe Clean Shaven Pretentious Filmmaker / Greasy Beggar / Green Army Gunner / 3-Eyed Mutant / Green Army Flag Bearer / Alien Vendor Average Similar →
1983 Rites of Passage Primordial Man Flop Similar →
N/A Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble Lord Balthazar Flop Similar →

Richard Stanley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Stanley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Stanley is "Exegesis Lovecraft" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Richard Stanley acted in?

Richard Stanley has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Stanley?

Other notable films include "Jodorowsky's Dune", "Twelve Monkeys", and "78/52".

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