Poster of Michael Jackson's Thriller

Michael Jackson's Thriller

Plot: 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
Release Date: Monday, November 14 1983
40 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson was
25 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Michael Jackson'.
Fri, Aug 29 1958 –
Thu, Jun 25 2009
Portrait of Ola RayOla Ray
Ola Ray was
23 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Michael's Girlfriend'.
Fri, Aug 26 1960
Portrait of Vincent PriceVincent Price
Vincent Price was
72 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, May 27 1911 –
Mon, Oct 25 1993
Portrait of Cynthia GarrisCynthia Garris
Cynthia Garris was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tiana Davidson 'Thelma' DavisTiana Davidson 'Thelma' Davis
Tiana Davidson 'Thelma' Davis was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Mick GarrisMick Garris
Mick Garris was
31 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 04 1951
Portrait of Hanala SagalHanala Sagal
Hanala Sagal was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. Ackerman
Forrest J. Ackerman was
66 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 24 1916 –
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Portrait of Reed ArmstrongReed Armstrong
Reed Armstrong was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Rick BakerRick Baker
Rick Baker was
32 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 08 1950
Portrait of Miko C. BrandoMiko C. Brando
Miko C. Brando was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of James CaninoJames Canino
James Canino was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Greg CannomGreg Cannom
Greg Cannom was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Michael DeLorenzoMichael DeLorenzo
Michael DeLorenzo was
24 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 31 1959
Portrait of Kim BlankKim Blank
Kim Blank was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of John CommandJohn Command
John Command was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Michelle DefevreMichelle Defevre
Michelle Defevre was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tony FieldsTony Fields
Tony Fields was
24 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 28 1958 –
Mon, Feb 27 1995
Portrait of Richard GainesRichard Gaines
Richard Gaines was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tony GardnerTony Gardner
Tony Gardner was
18 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie Crawling out of a Grave (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 25 1965
Portrait of Cory HawkinsCory Hawkins
Cory Hawkins was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie / Dancer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tom HesterTom Hester
Tom Hester was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie Moving the Grave Cover (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of DeAnne HollidayDeAnne Holliday
DeAnne Holliday was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tim LawrenceTim Lawrence
Tim Lawrence was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Bald Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ben LokeyBen Lokey
Ben Lokey was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ned NalleNed Nalle
Ned Nalle was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Deputy (voice) (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jeff ParkerJeff Parker
Jeff Parker was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Vincent PatersonVincent Paterson
Vincent Paterson was
33 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 04 1950
Portrait of Michael PetersMichael Peters
Michael Peters was
35 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 06 1948 –
Mon, Aug 29 1994
Portrait of Mark SellersMark Sellers
Mark Sellers was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Cheryl L. SingtonCheryl L. Sington
Cheryl L. Sington was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kevin YagherKevin Yagher
Kevin Yagher was
21 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 23 1962
Portrait of Stephen BishopStephen Bishop
Stephen Bishop was
32 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 14 1951
Portrait of Casey ColeCasey Cole
Casey Cole was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie with blue dress (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ian A. StevensIan A. Stevens
Ian A. Stevens was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie Dancer and Buried Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Kevin BrennanKevin Brennan
Kevin Brennan was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Zombie (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of John LandisJohn Landis
John Landis was
33 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'
Thu, Aug 03 1950
Portrait of Robert PaynterRobert Paynter
Robert Paynter was
55 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Mar 12 1928 –
Wed, Oct 20 2010
Portrait of Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson was
25 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Writer, Producer'
Fri, Aug 29 1958 –
Thu, Jun 25 2009
Portrait of George Folsey Jr.George Folsey Jr.
George Folsey Jr. was
44 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Editor, Producer'
Tue, Jan 17 1939
Portrait of Malcolm CampbellMalcolm Campbell
Malcolm Campbell was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Elmer BernsteinElmer Bernstein
Elmer Bernstein was
61 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Music'
Tue, Apr 04 1922 –
Wed, Aug 18 2004
Portrait of Rick BakerRick Baker
Rick Baker was
32 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Effects Designer'
Fri, Dec 08 1950
Portrait of Bruce SwedienBruce Swedien
Bruce Swedien was
49 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Mix Technician'
Thu, Apr 19 1934
Portrait of Tony GardnerTony Gardner
Tony Gardner was
18 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Effects'
Sat, Sep 25 1965
Portrait of Mike FentonMike Fenton
Mike Fenton was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Casting'
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Wed, Dec 30 2020
Portrait of Greg CannomGreg Cannom
Greg Cannom was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of David B. MillerDavid B. Miller
David B. Miller was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Special Effects Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Deborah Nadoolman LandisDeborah Nadoolman Landis
Deborah Nadoolman Landis was
31 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Costume Designer'
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Portrait of Charles H. SchramCharles H. Schram
Charles H. Schram was
72 in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Artist'
Tue, Mar 21 1911 –
Tue, Nov 11 2008
Portrait of Kelly KimballKelly Kimball
Kelly Kimball was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Werner KepplerWerner Keppler
Werner Keppler was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Lance AndersonLance Anderson
Lance Anderson was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Tom HesterTom Hester
Tom Hester was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Effects'
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Portrait of Dan AllinghamDan Allingham
Dan Allingham was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Charles L. HughesCharles L. Hughes
Charles L. Hughes was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Shawn McEnroeShawn McEnroe
Shawn McEnroe was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Effects'
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Portrait of Greg NelsonGreg Nelson
Greg Nelson was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Kevin BrennanKevin Brennan
Kevin Brennan was
>> in Michael Jackson's Thriller
as 'Makeup Artist'
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