Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)

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

• Released: 1983-11-21
• Genres: Horror, Music, Thriller
• Runtime: 14m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 8.2/10 from 811 votes

Directed by John Landis.

Top cast

• Michael Jackson as Michael Jackson
• Ola Ray as Michael's Girlfriend
• Vincent Price as Narrator (voice)
• Cynthia Garris as Zombie (uncredited)
• Mick Garris as Zombie (uncredited)
• Hanala Sagal as Dancer (uncredited)
• Forrest J. Ackerman as Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
• Reed Armstrong as Zombie (uncredited)
• Rick Baker as Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
• Miko C. Brando as Zombie (uncredited)

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