that Michael Pasquale Villella has left this world, may he rest in peace. May God welcome Michael with open arms and bring him into heaven,” the message read. Villella’s daughter, Chloe, also ...

Villella made his on-screen debut in 1982′s “The Slumber Party Massacre,” in which he played Russ Thorn, a power drill-wielding killer. While the film received mixed reviews from critics, it garnered ...

Women have been a part of the horror genre for decades… and not just in front of the camera. From pioneering producer Debra Hill to exploitation filmmakers like Stephanie Rothman, Roberta Findlay, and ...

Shane Romanchick is a TV and Movie News author for Collider. He also runs his own blog Entershanement Reviews where he writes about and reviews the latest movies. He graduated from Regis College in ...

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 through a ...

Shane Romanchick is a TV and Movie News author for Collider. He also runs his own blog Entershanement Reviews where he writes about and reviews the latest movies. He graduated from Regis College in ...

The Massacre films are three interconnected series of slasher films executive-produced by Roger Corman: the Slumber Party Massacre series (1982–2021), the Sorority House Massacre series (1986–1990) ...

The Massacre films are three interconnected series of slasher films executive-produced by Roger Corman: the Slumber Party Massacre series (1982–2021), the Sorority House Massacre series (1986–1990) ...

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, ...

'Slumber Party' inspired a cult following and marked Villella's film debut. By Zoe G. Phillips Michael Villella, an actor known for his role in cult classic The Slumber Party Massacre, has died. He ...