Michael Villella Explained

Michael Villella
Occupation:	Film and television actor
Notable Works:	The Slumber Party Massacre

Michael Villella (1940 – November 23, 2024) was an American film and television actor. He was perhaps best known for playing power drill-wielding serial killer Russ Thorn in the 1982 film The Slumber Party Massacre.^{[1] [2]}

Villella was born in 1940.^[3] He died on November 23, 2024, at the age of 84.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Partial filmography

• The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) – Russ Thorn^[7]
• Love Letters (1984) – Oliver's Client
• Gotham (1988) – Cop
• Wild Orchid (1989) – Elliot Costa
• (1991) – Man with Mona

External links

• • • Rotten Tomatoes profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Michael Villella Dies: ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ Actor Was 84. Glenn. Garner. Deadline Hollywood. November 24, 2024. November 25, 2024.
2. Book: Ochoa, George. Deformed and Destructive Beings: The Purpose of Horror Films. 194. March 8, 2011. McFarland. 9780786486540. Google Books.
3. Web site: Michael Villella (1940–2024), villain from The Slumber Party Massacre. Eric. San Juan. Legacy. November 26, 2024. November 27, 2024.
4. Web site: R.I.P. Michael Villella, Slumber Party Massacre’s original driller killer. The A.V. Club. Matt. Schimkowitz. November 24, 2024. November 25, 2024.
5. Web site: Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre' Actor, Dies at 84. The Hollywood Reporter. Zoe G.. Phillips. November 24, 2024. November 25, 2024. MSN.
6. Web site: Michael Villella, ‘The Slumber Party Massacre' Star, Dies at 84. Emiliana. Bettencourt. Variety. November 24, 2024. November 25, 2024. MSN.
7. Web site: 'The Slumber Party'. The New York Times. Janet. Maslin. November 12, 1982. November 25, 2024.