Michael Villella, star of The Slumber Party Massacre, dies at 84

Michael Villella, known for his role in *The Slumber Party Massacre*, has died at 84. His daughter, Chloe, confirmed his passing on November 23 through a social media post. Villella's death was announced on his social media, stating he had passed away after a month in the hospital due to organ failure. He gained fame as Russ Thorn in the 1982 horror film and appeared in its spin-off and a documentary about the film. Villella also had roles in various other films and TV shows throughout his career.