Overview

• Michael Villella's death was confirmed on Saturday, November 23, by his daughter Chloe and a statement on his Facebook page.
• Villella died from multiple organ failure after spending over a month in the hospital, according to TMZ.
• He gained fame for his role as Russ Thorn, the drill-wielding serial killer in the 1982 cult horror film 'The Slumber Party Massacre.'
• The film, originally conceived as a satire of the slasher genre, evolved into a straight horror movie and inspired sequels and spin-offs.
• Villella also appeared in films like 'Love Letters' (1983) and 'Wild Orchid' (1989), as well as TV shows such as 'Amazing Stories' (1987).