Michael Jackson's Thriller(1983)
Michael Jackson's Thriller 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.
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) is a horror, music and thriller film directed by John Landis, released on November 21, 1983 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Vincent Price and Cynthia Garris. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 797 ratings.
- Director:
- John Landis
- Writers:
- Michael Jackson, John Landis
- Producers:
- John Landis, George Folsey Jr., Michael Jackson
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Paynter
- Composer:
- Rod Temperton
- Production:
- Optimum Productions
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $76,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) Trailer
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Michael Jackson's Thriller Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Michael Jackson's Thriller.
IMAX® Tease
Teaser
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official Video - Shortened Version)
Featurette
Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official 4K Video)
Featurette
Michael Jackson's Thriller Cast & Crew
Main 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
Hanala Sagal
as Dancer (uncredited)
Forrest J. Ackerman
as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
- Reed Armstrong
Reed Armstrong
as Zombie (uncredited)
Rick Baker
as Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
- Miko C. Brando
Miko C. Brando
as Zombie (uncredited)
- James Canino
James Canino
as Zombie (uncredited)
- Greg Cannom
Greg Cannom
as Zombie (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Landis, written by Michael Jackson and John Landis, produced by John Landis, George Folsey Jr. and Michael Jackson.
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Michael Jackson's Thriller Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 797 ratings.
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Michael Jackson's Thriller – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Michael Jackson's Thriller?
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The main cast of Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) includes Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Vincent Price, Cynthia Garris and Mick Garris. The film was directed by John Landis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Michael Jackson's Thriller released?
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Michael Jackson's Thriller was released on November 21, 1983 and runs for 14m.
Is Michael Jackson's Thriller worth watching?
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Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 797 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, music and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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