Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)

Name: Michael Jackson's Thriller
Genre: Horror, Music, Thriller
Released: 1983-11-21
Duration: 14 min
Cast: Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Vincent Price, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris

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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Released 1983-11-21 · 14 min · Horror, Music, Thriller

Directed by John Landis

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 as Dancer (uncredited)
Forrest J. Ackerman as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Reed Armstrong as Zombie (uncredited)
Rick Baker as Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
Miko C. Brando as Zombie (uncredited)
James Canino as Zombie (uncredited)
Greg Cannom as Zombie (uncredited)
Michael DeLorenzo as Zombie (uncredited)
Kim Blank as Zombie (uncredited)
Tony Fields as Zombie (uncredited)