Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983 · 14min · Film

Directed by John Landis

Starring Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Vincent Price, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris, Hanala Sagal, Forrest J. Ackerman, Reed Armstrong, Rick Baker, Miko C. Brando

Ideal when you feel… Stressed Happy Calm

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Michael Jackson, John Landis

Music

Rod Temperton

Cinematography

Robert Paynter

Cast

Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris, Hanala Sagal, Forrest J. Ackerman, Reed Armstrong, Rick Baker, Miko C. Brando, James Canino, Greg Cannom

Updated July 22, 2026

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