Horror ·Thriller ·Music · United States of America · 1983 · 14m

Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller poster
Director
John Landis
Cast
Michael Jackson as Michael Jackson Ola Ray as Michael's Girlfriend Vincent Price as Narrator (voice) Cynthia Garris as Zombie (uncredited) Mick Garris as Zombie (uncredited) Hanala Sagal as Dancer (uncredited)
Crew
Robert Paynter — Director of Photography Malcolm Campbell — Editor George Folsey Jr. — Editor John Landis — Screenplay Michael Jackson — Writer John Landis — Producer
Synopsis

A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.

Trailer Michael Jackson's Thriller — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
dancingdatenarrationmusic videozombiewerewolfgraveyard
Key Collaborators
John Landis Director Robert Paynter Director of Photography Malcolm Campbell Editor George Folsey Jr. Editor John Landis Screenplay Michael Jackson Writer John Landis Producer George Folsey Jr. Producer Michael Jackson Producer Kelly Kimball Costume Design
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