Villella made his screen debut as the drill-wielding killer in the 1982 film "The Slumber Party Massacre," which also starred Michelle Michaels and Robin Stille. The film, directed by Amy Holden Jones ...

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Michael Villella, the actor known for playing the serial killer Russ Thorn in the cult classic “The Slumber Party Massacre,” has died. He was 84. Villella’s death was announced Saturday ...

Michael Villella, best known for his role as Russ Thorn in 'The Slumber Party Massacre', has passed away at 84.

Michael Villella, the actor best known for his role in The Slumber Party Massacre, has passed away at the age of 84.On ...

Michael Villella, best known for his role in the 1982 cult classic Slumber Party Massacre, has passed away. He was 84. Villella’s daughter, Chloe, confirmed his death with a post on social media ...

Villella is best known for playing Russ Thorn in 1982 cult favorite The Slumber Party Massacre, starring alongside Michelle Michaels and Robin Stille. Produced by Amy Jones and written by Rita ...