Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)

  • NR
  • 11/14/1983 (US)
  • Horror, Thriller, Music
  • 14m

No one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike

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 Landis

Director, Screenplay

Michael Jackson

Writer

Cast

Michael Jackson's headshot

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson
Ola Ray's headshot

Ola Ray

Michael's Girlfriend
Vincent Price's headshot

Vincent Price

Narrator (voice)
Cynthia Garris's headshot

Cynthia Garris

Zombie (uncredited)
Mick Garris's headshot

Mick Garris

Zombie (uncredited)
Hanala Sagal's headshot

Hanala Sagal

Dancer (uncredited)
Forrest J. Ackerman's headshot

Forrest J. Ackerman

Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Reed Armstrong's headshot

Reed Armstrong

Zombie (uncredited)

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