Richard Stanley – 2026 Fire Horse Year – Blessed Solstice and Midsummer – Happenings Catch up

This chat with Richard Stanly was Heavy Metal, Martial Arts and Magic being the keys to the last half of this Fire Horse Year! Also learn why an Iron Donkey is Richards Easy Rider!

Richard Stanley and Radiant Creators (Craig) discuss the 2026 Fire Horse Year, Blessed Solstice and Midsummer and Richard’s current film projects. Richard shared his experiences attending Summer Solstice at Montségur and discussed the 700-year Cathar prophecy related to Guillaume Bélibaste. How ancient seasonal celebrations were suppressed by the Holy Roman Church. They explored how UNESCO is removing Cathar references from World Heritage Sites and the broader context of what Craig described as “Masks Coming Off” in world affairs, including concerns about military leaders embracing crusade-like rhetoric.

Richard discussed his upcoming film projects, including “Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey 3” where he played a woozle, and his new film “Steel Donkeys” starring Cynthia Rothrock, which will be shot in a steel mill in Wolverhampton. He described “Steel Donkeys” as a grassroots production combining martial arts, metal music (with participation from KK Downing of Judas Priest), and Afro-Caribbean mythology, scheduled for filming in late July and early August. Richard expressed confidence in his ability to harness the “firehorse” energy from 1966 to create successful projects. Richard discussed his long-term plans to film a Lovecraft project in Rhode Island that would actually be set in the correct New England locations rather than being shot elsewhere. Touched on Richard’s planned documentary about Shambhala, and the challenges of pursuing historical research that seems to attract opposition from certain forces.

The conversation also covered Richard’s book “Otto Rahn, Grail Hunter: The Secret of the Cathars and the Return of the White Lady” about Otto Rahn’s research into occult history and quest to find the Holy Grail, and encouraged readers to visit the historical sites mentioned in the book.

More on Lovecraft Film Location Planning:
Richard discussed his long-term plan to create quality Lovecraft movies set in Rhode Island, specifically in locations that reflect the actual New England settings described in Lovecraft’s stories rather than filming in distant locations like Portugal or South Africa. He shared specific real-world locations in Providence that connect to Lovecraft’s work, including a 17th century graveyard on College Hill where Poe and Lovecraft sat, and Butler Memorial Hospital where Lovecraft’s parents died, which Richard believes could be the actual inspiration for Arkham Asylum. Craig expressed support for the project, emphasizing the importance of respecting place in storytelling and how locations can influence and enhance stories.

More on Shambhala Writing Project:
Richard discussed his long-term writing project on Shambhala, which he is contractually obligated to complete but has been delayed due to other commitments. He explained the geopolitical tensions between China and Russia regarding claims to Shambhala’s location, with Russia claiming it’s in the Altai region and China locating it towards Kailash. Richard expressed interest in creating both a book and potentially a documentary about the topic, though he noted the current challenge of gaining public interest in such subjects due to the abundance of AI-generated content.

More on Steel Donkeys Film Project:
Richard discussed his film project “Steel Donkeys,” comparing it to Easy Rider as it was also made with limited funding and began shooting spontaneously at a festival. He explained that the film features an experienced cast including himself, Cynthia Rothrock, and KK Dowding, and expressed hope to premiere it at a festival or distribute it outside traditional channels.

Save the Castle!
Let’s Defend The Cathar Castles! (Défendons Les Châteaux Cathares!)
https://www.change.org/p/d%C3%A9fendons-les-ch%C3%A2teaux-cathares?recruiter=524636747&recruited_by_id=e1846d50-fe96-11e5-8085-494b75f903ca&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=take_next_step&utm_medium=copylink&utm_content=cl_sharecopy_490904454_fr-FR%3A5

Biography – Richard Stanley

Born in South Africa, Stanley was first exposed to the moving image at the age of four when his father brought home a 16mm print of ‘King Kong’(1934) Like many budding film makers, he “started messing around” with Super 8 movies as a child. “I was a huge Ray Harryhausen fan and managed to mail-order his book, Film Fantasy Scrapbook” Stanley recalls.

Formal film education did not exist in South Africa at the time but his father fed his dreams, by giving young Richard a copy of the novel, The Island of Dr. Moreau. Through his youth, he worked on a screenplay based on the novel. In 1989 a short film written and directed by Stanley, RITES OF PASSAGE, a portrait of a neolithic hunter in primordial Africa, won the IAC International Student Film Trophy, beating out work from UCLA and USC and drawing sufficient interest and funding to create the Cape Town Film and Video School, the first educational facility of its kind on the subcontinent. Stanley found gainful employment as a camera man, documenting tribal dance and initiation rituals for the South African College of Music and began work on his first 16mm feature project DUST DEVIL. (Complete Bio Here https://theofficialrichardstanley.com/)

Wikipedia – Richard Stanley (director)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stanley_(director)

Richard Stanley’s New Book

Otto Rahn, Grail Hunter: The Secret of the Cathars and the Return of the White Lady Audible Logo Audible Audiobook – Unabridged
https://amzn.to/3WqVgpT

Otto Rahn, Grail Hunter: The Secret of the Cathars and the Return of the White Lady Paperback – July 29, 2025
https://amzn.to/4nkwZfZ

Otto Rahn, Grail Hunter: The Secret of the Cathars and the Return of the White Lady Kindle Edition
https://amzn.to/4qrzWhx

Show Links

Interview – YouTube
https://youtu.be/Zh_zLavsYgE

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Interview – Brighteon

Interview – Odysee

Radiant Creators on iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radiant-creators/id1252852387

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Guest Social Media

Website
https://theofficialrichardstanley.com/

Facebook
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Twitter
https://twitter.com/RStanley777

Relevant Media Supporting Show

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Iron Maiden knows Montségur!

Iron Maiden Song “Montségur”
https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858492128/

Montsegur (2015 Remaster)
https://youtu.be/YPLilIYmumk?si=MYRENT6l1uGukx_6

English Montsegur And The Cathars
http://www.ironmaidencommentary.com/?url=album13_dod/montsegur&lang=eng&link=albums

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Historical, Present, and Future Nazi’s Defined with Tino Struckmann
https://radiantcreators.com/2022/04/24/historical-present-and-future-nazis-defined-with-tino-struckmann/

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The Otherworld
2013 · 1 hr 30 min
Deep in the French Pyrenees, unexplained phenomena suggest that a convergence of ancient occult legacies may have formed a portal to other dimensions.
https://tubitv.com/movies/553945/the-otherworld

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Wisdom from a picture on Facebook
There are other worlds, better worlds – and our efforts on this embattled Earth should be devoted to either returning to them, or bringing them here photo by Martin Chaput – yours truly on the walls of the heretic citadel of Montségur – September 2025
— with Bart Sharp and Martin Chaput at Château de Montségur.

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The Secret Glory
2001 · 1 hr 38 min
The shocking true story of an SS officer and his obsessive search for the Holy Grail traces his path to unearth a holy artifact that leads to madness.
https://tubitv.com/movies/635235/the-secret-glory

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Otto Rahn & the Quest for the Holy Grail
https://www.newdawnmagazine.com/articles/secret-history/otto-rahn-the-quest-for-the-holy-grail

Otto Rahn and the Nazi quest for the secret of the Cathars
https://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/otto-rahn-and-the-nazi-quest-for-the-secret-of-the-cathars.30333/

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