Michael Jackson - Thriller (Official 4K Video)
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Published 2009-10-02
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Michael Jackson's 14-minute short film "Thriller" revolutionized the music video genre forever. Hailed as the greatest music video of all time by MTV, VH1, Rolling Stone and others, "Thriller," directed by John Landis, is also the only music video selected to be included in the Library of Congress' prestigious National Film Registry.
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Written by Rod Temperton
Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions
From the album Thriller, released November 30, 1982
Released as a single January 23, 1984
THE SHORT FILM
Director: John Landis
Primary Production Location: Los Angeles, California
Michael Jackson's short film for "Thriller" was the third of three short films produced for recordings from Thriller, which continues its reign as the biggest selling album of all time with worldwide sales in excess of 105 million as of June 1, 2016 and in December 2015 became the first ever album to be awarded triple diamond status (i.e.: sales in excess of 30 million) by the RIAA for US sales alone. The "Thriller" single reached No. 1 in four countries in 1984, topping the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart as well as charts in Spain, France and Belgium. The song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Thriller the first album to feature seven Top 10 singles. The Recording Industry Association of America certified "Thriller" Gold and Platinum on December 4, 1989.
The groundbreaking short films for the Thriller album, starting with "Billie Jean," following up with "Beat It" and culminating with the epic, nearly 14-minute "Thriller," truly expanded the possibilities of "music video" as art form. "I wanted something that would glue you to the set, something you'd want to watch over and over," Michael wrote in his 1988 memoir Moonwalk. "I wanted to be a pioneer in this relatively new medium and make the best short music movies we could make."
In the short film's extended prologue, Michael's moonlit date with his girlfriend (played by model Ola Ray) is interrupted by his sudden transformation into a howling werewolf. While the "real" Michael and Ola, observing the scene in a movie theater, walk home from the their date, Michael teases her by singing the verses of "Thriller."
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Lyrics:
It's close to midnight
Something evil's lurking from the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
As horror looks you right between your eyes
You're paralyzed
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer thriller tonight, yeah
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All Comments (21)
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When we were kids: Scariest thing we ever saw Now: A masterpiece
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"Is this a movie or a song?" MJ : YES
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Anyone in may 2024?
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The zombie dancing could have been so, SOOO bad, but it ended up being iconic, funky, and creepy. That's some top-notch choreography right there.
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I was 26 or 27 when at a friend’s house, he said “You have to see this!” and turned on MTV and showed me this video. I still think it’s one of MJ’s best.
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He dance He sing But most importantly.. He hee
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Both a Musical and Cinematic Masterpiece that will never get old
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GO GO 1 BILLION #1Billion4Thriller
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Michael, I was 34 when this Classic Song hit the charts. 74 now and I'm still bumping it and will always play it on Halloween until it's all over for me. Thank You for all the songs and shows you left us.❤️🕊️
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Thriller: The greatest dance choreography ever filmed.
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+ 2 million views in 12 days!!!! The whole world is Thriller fans!!!!
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Over 40 years later and it still gives me the chills. The iconic Michael.
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The scared the shit out of me when I was a kid
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There will never be another music video that can even come close to competing with this masterpiece.
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April 2024 and i still got goosebumps watching this work of arts from a genius. Made in the 1980s
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Micheal was such a gentle soul
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Never seen any artist do a music video like this again.
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How to stop a zombie apocalypse Guns: NO Nuclear bombs: NO Dancing: Yes
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The greatest music video ever made
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There will never be another Micheal
