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Michael Jackson's Thriller

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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.

DirectorJohn Landis
WritersMichael Jackson·John Landis
ProducersJohn Landis·George Folsey Jr.

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Cast · Directed by John Landis

MJMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
OROla Ray
Ola Ray
Michael's Girlfriend
VPVincent Price
Vincent Price
Narrator (voice)
CGCynthia Garris
Cynthia Garris
Zombie (uncredited)
MGMick Garris
Mick Garris
Zombie (uncredited)
HS
Hanala Sagal
Dancer (uncredited)
FAForrest J. Ackerman
Forrest J. Ackerman
Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
RA
Reed Armstrong
Zombie (uncredited)
RBRick Baker
Rick Baker
Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
MB
Miko C. Brando
Zombie (uncredited)
JC
James Canino
Zombie (uncredited)
GC
Greg Cannom
Zombie (uncredited)

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