Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983 · directed by John Landis

Rating

85/100

Hit

yes

A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies.

Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983), directed by John Landis, rates 85/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

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

Crew

• Robert Paynter — Director of Photography
• George Folsey Jr. — Editor
• Malcolm Campbell — Editor
• Rod Temperton — Original Music Composer
• John Landis — Screenplay
• Michael Jackson — Writer

More from John Landis

1. HIStory on Film, Volume II (1997) — 86/100 · hit
2. Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory (1995) — 85/100 · hit
3. Animal House (1978) — 77/100
4. Trading Places (1983) — 75/100
5. An American Werewolf in London (1981) — 74/100
6. The Blues Brothers (1980) — 73/100

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