Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Release: 1983-11-21·Runtime: 14m·★ 8.3
HorrorMusicThriller
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Optimum Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Stephen Bishopas Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Michael Jacksonas Michael Jackson
Cynthia Garrisas Zombie (uncredited)
Michael DeLorenzoas Zombie (uncredited)
Tom Hesteras Zombie Crawling Out of Grave (uncredited)
Kevin Yagheras Zombie (uncredited)
Forrest J. Ackermanas Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Rick Bakeras Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
Ben Lokeyas Zombie (uncredited)
Ola Rayas Michael's Girlfriend
Vincent Priceas Narrator (voice)
Mick Garrisas Zombie (uncredited)
Tony Gardneras Zombie Crawling Out of Grave (uncredited)
Vincent Patersonas Zombie (uncredited)Crew
" />John LandisDirector, Producer, Screenplay
" />Deborah Nadoolman LandisCostume Designer
" />Bruce SwedienMix Technician
" />Rod TempertonOriginal Music Composer, Songs
" />George Folsey Jr.Producer, Editor" />Michael JacksonWriter, Producer, Choreographer" />Tom HesterMakeup Effects
" />Elmer BernsteinMusic" />Rick BakerMakeup Effects Designer
" />Mike FentonCasting
" />Charles H. SchramMakeup Artist" />Tony GardnerMakeup Effects