Michael Jackson's Thriller
No one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike
Overview
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when Michael and his date are attacked by a horde of bloody-thirsty zombies. On top of the success of the Thriller album and Michael Jackson's electrifying performance at Motown 25, the short film/music video for "Thriller" established Jackson as an international superstar and global phenomenon. Thriller is credited for transforming music videos into a serious art form, breaking down racial barriers in popular entertainment, popularizing the making-of documentary format and creating a home video market. The success transformed Jackson into a dominant force in global pop culture. In 2009, it became the first music video inducted into the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". "Thriller" was also Jackson's seventh and final U.S. Hot 100 Top 10 hit from the Thriller album. It was the first album in history to have seven U.S. Top 10s.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released in 1983, 'Michael Jackson's Thriller' was not only a landmark music video but also a significant cultural event. It popularized the concept of the extended music video and had a profound impact on pop culture, influencing many subsequent artists and productions.
- Features groundbreaking music video direction by John Landis, setting new standards for the genre.
- Offers an iconic and memorable dance performance by Michael Jackson himself.
- Presents a chilling horror story with visual effects that still hold up today.
- Includes a cameo appearance by Ola Ray as the love interest of Michael Jackson's character.
Fun Facts
- 'Thriller' is the most watched video on YouTube, with over 3 billion views as of 2021.
- The zombie dance sequence was inspired by the film 'Dance of the Dead' (1964) directed by George A. Romero.
- Vincent Price, the voiceover actor in the movie, had a previous collaboration with Michael Jackson on the album 'Thriller' for the spoken introduction in 'Another Part of Me'.