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Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller

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.

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Release: 1983-11-14Runtime: 14 minRating: 8.2 (740)

Cast

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Ola Ray

Ola Ray

Michael's Girlfriend

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Narrator (voice)

Cynthia Garris

Cynthia Garris

Zombie (uncredited)

Mick Garris

Mick Garris

Zombie (uncredited)

Hanala Sagal

Dancer (uncredited)

Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest J. Ackerman

Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)

Reed Armstrong

Zombie (uncredited)

Rick Baker

Rick Baker

Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)

Miko C. Brando

Zombie (uncredited)

Crew

John Landis

John Landis

Director

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Writer

John Landis

John Landis

Producer

George Folsey Jr.

George Folsey Jr.

Producer

Malcolm Campbell

Editor

George Folsey Jr.

George Folsey Jr.

Editor

Mike Fenton

Mike Fenton

Casting

Charles L. Hughes

Art Direction

Kelly Kimball

Costume Design

Greg Nelson

Makeup Artist

Clips & Videos

IMAX® Tease

IMAX® Tease

Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video - Shortened Version)

Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video - Shortened Version)

Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official 4K Video)

Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official 4K Video)