Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)

11/14/1983 (US) • 14m

Horror, Thriller, Music

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Ola Ray

Michael's Girlfriend

Vincent Price

Narrator (voice)

Cynthia Garris

Zombie (uncredited)

Mick Garris

Zombie (uncredited)

Hanala Sagal

Dancer (uncredited)

Forrest J. Ackerman

Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)

Reed Armstrong

Zombie (uncredited)

Rick Baker

Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)


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60%

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$500,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

dancing

date

narration

music video

zombie

werewolf

graveyard

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