Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)

14/11/1983
Horror, Thriller, Music
14m

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.

  • John LandisDirector, Screenplay
  • Michael JacksonWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $500,000

Keywords

  • dancing
  • date
  • narration
  • music video
  • zombie
  • werewolf
  • graveyard

Top Billed 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)

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