Michael Villella, an actor known for his roles in cult classics Slumber Party Massacrealready dead. He is 84 years old.
Vilela’s daughter Chloe confirmed her father’s death on social media on Saturday. Villela’s own Facebook page announced his death the same day, writing: “Michael Pasquale Villela has left this world, may he rest in peace.” May God welcome Michael with open arms. and take him to heaven.
TMZ He reportedly died of organ failure after about a month in the hospital.
Villella plays Russ Thorn, 1982’s Jackhammer Murderer Slumber Party Massacre Michelle Michaels and Robin Steele also star. The film, directed by Amy Holden Jones and co-written by Jones and Rita Mae Brown, is Vilela’s feature film debut.
Although originally intended as a parody of horror films, the film eventually became a pure horror film, attracting a cult following and inspiring several sequels and spin-offs. Villella had a small role in the 1990 spin-off, Fraternity House Massacre IIand appeared in the 2010 documentary, Sleepless Nights: Reliving the Slumber Party Massacre.
Villella also had a role in the 1983 film love letter1988 Gotham1989 wild orchid and 1991 Wild Orchid II: Two Blues. On television, he appears in Wonderful story and attempted murder.
