Villella played Russ Thorn, the power-drill murderer in 1982’s The Slumber Party Massacre which also starred Michelle Michaels and Robin Stille. Directed by Amy Holden Jones and co-written by Jones and Rita Mae Brown, the film was Villella’s acting debut.

Actor Michael Villella, who starred in 1982's "The Slumber Party Massacre," has died, according to a statement posted on his Facebook page. He was 84.

Michael Villella, renowned for his role as Russ Thorn in 'The Slumber Party Massacre,' has died at 84. The actor's death was announced on social media, though the cause remains undisclosed. Villella's career includes contributions to multiple spin-offs and guest appearances in films and TV shows.

Michael Villella has passed away at the age of 84. The actor was famously known for playing Russ Thorn in the cult classic The Slumber Party Massacre (1982).

Actor Michael Villella, who starred in “The Slumber Party Massacre,” has died. He was 84. Villella’s passing was confirmed in a statement on his Facebook page on Saturday.

Michael Villella, the actor known for his roles in horror and thriller films such as The Slumber Party Massacre, has died. He was 84.

Michael Villella, the fan-favorite actor who played killer Russ Thorn in the 1982 horror classic The Slumber Party Massacre, has died. Villella passed away due to multiple organ failure after spending over a month in the hospital,

The Slumber Party Massacre star Michael Villella has died at the age of 84. The actor, well known for playing serial killer Russ Thorn in the 1982 film, passed away from on November 23, according to TMZ.