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]
Michael Villella | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 |
| Died | (aged 84) |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Notable work | The Slumber Party Massacre |
Villella was born in 1940.[3] He died on November 23, 2024, at the age of 84.[4][5][6]
Partial filmography
edit- The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) – Russ Thorn[7]
- Love Letters (1984) – Oliver's Client
- Gotham (1988) – Cop
- Wild Orchid (1989) – Elliot Costa
- Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991) – Man with Mona
References
edit- ^ Garner, Glenn (November 24, 2024). "Michael Villella Dies: 'The Slumber Party Massacre' Actor Was 84". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Ochoa, George (March 8, 2011). Deformed and Destructive Beings: The Purpose of Horror Films. McFarland. p. 194. ISBN 9780786486540 – via Google Books.
- ^ San Juan, Eric (November 26, 2024). "Michael Villella (1940–2024), villain from The Slumber Party Massacre". Legacy. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Schimkowitz, Matt (November 24, 2024). "R.I.P. Michael Villella, Slumber Party Massacre's original driller killer". The A.V. Club. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ Phillips, Zoe G. (November 24, 2024). "Michael Villella, 'The Slumber Party Massacre' Actor, Dies at 84". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via MSN.
- ^ Bettencourt, Emiliana (November 24, 2024). "Michael Villella, 'The Slumber Party Massacre' Star, Dies at 84". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2024 – via MSN.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (November 12, 1982). "'The Slumber Party'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
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