Making Michael Jackson's Thriller(1983)
The sensational Michael Jackson - in the ultimate music movie!
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Synopsis
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) is a documentary and music film directed by Jerry Kramer, released on December 15, 1983 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Michael Jackson, John Landis, Rick Baker and Ola Ray. Viewers rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Kramer
- Producers:
- Michael Jackson, George Folsey Jr., John Landis
- Production:
- Optimum Productions
- Status:
- Released
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Jackson
as Self
John Landis
as Self
Rick Baker
as Self
Ola Ray
as Self
- Kelly Kimball
Kelly Kimball
as Self
- Michael Peters
Michael Peters
as Self
George Folsey Jr.
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Kramer, produced by Michael Jackson, George Folsey Jr. and John Landis.
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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.6/10 from 28 ratings.
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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Making Michael Jackson's Thriller?
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The main cast of Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) includes Michael Jackson, John Landis, Rick Baker, Ola Ray and Kelly Kimball. The film was directed by Jerry Kramer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Making Michael Jackson's Thriller released?
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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller was released on December 15, 1983 and runs for 1h.
Is Making Michael Jackson's Thriller worth watching?
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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) holds an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.