In the classic 1956 science fiction film, Forbidden Planet, the extinct race of advanced beings of the planet Altair IV are known as the "Krell".
Props from other productions were also reused, including a large statue at the temple from The Prodigal, Krell gauges from Forbidden Planet and wardrobes from Diane and Ben-Hur.
At the California College of Arts and Crafts Villierme studied under David Park, Harry Krell, Elmer Bischoff, and Richard Diebenkorn.
At the age of nine, Natalie dislocated her shoulder during a soccer match; at twelve, she had her head shaved like Abdullah Kobayashi and tattooed like Jun Kasai by School specialist Dr. Krell.