Thriller is the sixth studio album by american singer michael jackson, released on november 30, 1982 by epic records. Thriller is one of michael jackson s songs in the albums, thriller and history. So michael jackson could be referring to the thriller genre movie they were watching, or to the thrilling night the couple was having. Make offer making of michael jackson thriller ced selectavision videodisc rca collectible. Michael jackson celebrity profile check out the latest michael jackson photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. I have loved michael ever since i was old enough to understand what he was saying, so i wanted my first. How michael jacksons thriller changed music videos for ever. As with most albums or ground breaking music, an anniversary edition cash cow edition becomes the standard and this is what this album kinda is for me. The ultimate thriller the michael jackson collection. Clip from michael jackson s halloween 2017, a onehour animated tv special created by the jackson estate.
Rick eventually came up with his elegant werecat design for michaels monster. Making michael jacksons thriller 1983 full movie download. Thriller 2018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Michael jackson s scream is the perfect collection of alltime electrifying dance classics and fan favorites from the king of pop on one album, including ghosts, thriller, dirty diana and more. Anthology movie by, and starring, michael jackson in his prime, combining a number of music videos from his bestselling bad album with a fantasy tale of michaels confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer known as mr. Michael jacksons thriller 3d gets an imax trailer ahead. Michael jackson thriller listen to more michael jackson. Michael jacksons thriller a night at the movies turns into a nightmare when michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodythirsty zombies. Mj and ola ray leave the movie early in the song, but who am i to say which is happening where, because mj has already played with our illusions once in the video. Luckily for michael jacksons thriller, that moment has passed and its just a matter of time before the same is true for james camerons titanic the bible, however, will have to deal with its popularity on its own terms.
Sep 07, 2018 imax and the estate of the late, great michael jackson have released a new trailer for michael jackson s thriller 3d, coming to theaters for the first time in restored audio and visual on. Michael jacksons thriller is the eternal halloween bop and so much. Louis,missouri, where she spent the early part of her childhood with her parents, six brothers and two sisters. Oct 03, 2009 michael jackson thriller listen to more michael jackson. Oct 18, 2003 n o album, movie, or book should ever have to live up to the expectations attached to the label biggest selling of all time. Reunited with off the wall producer quincy jones, jackson was inspired to create an album where every song was a killer. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Michael jackson changed the music game forever back in the day. When landis came back to the us, he visited the jackson familys house and showed michael a book of movie monsters. Michael jacksons thriller 3d gets an imax trailer ahead of. All those us michael jackson shoutouts explained, from thriller tshirt to a single glove jackson was an extreme example of how you are seen and how you really are inside. While thriller may not be michael jacksons best song, the music video is truly a sight.
Thriller was recorded by michael jackson, composed by rod temperton, and produced by quincy jones. Video michael jackson thriller official video le point. With great music considering that im a metalhead, michael jackson is the only pop star i can listen to, and effective special effects, thriller is a fun, yet extravagant music video, and i mean. Thriller live, a musical featuring the music of the jackson 5 and michael jackson. Jordan peele explains michael jackson thriller reference. Michael wouldnt look at them because they were too scary for him. The pair conceived a short film with a budget much larger than previous music videos. Michael joseph jackson was born on august 29, 1958 in gary, indiana, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. Oct 31, 2018 michael jacksons thriller is so closely associated with halloween that it can be easy to overlook the fact that its also the most influential music video ever made, for a host of. Jordan peele says he never thought about removing the michael jackson thriller reference from us. Jan 29, 2016 michael jackson licensed to youtube by sme. Thriller is the sixth studio album by michael jackson and the best selling album of all time. The french connection ced capacitance electronic disc.
It references numerous horror films, and stars jackson performing a dance routine with a horde of the undead. Its close to midnight something evils lurkinin the dark under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart you try to scream. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Michael jacksons thriller 3d premiered at the venice film festival last year and fans of the late musician have been anticipating a wide release. He is a mount rushmore artist who changed the course of popular music a couple of times. Its close to midnight and something evils lurkin in the dark under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart. All those us michael jackson shoutouts explained, from.
My michael jackson phase ended by 17, although i didnt stop being a fan, admiring and supporting him. Download michael jacksons thriller for free watch or. They leave, and take a shortcut through the graveyard on the way home. It is described as a monster of unimaginable horror that appears on thriller night, which is most likely halloween or friday the th. Feb 15, 2010 michael jackson s thriller with lyrics on screen i did not make this video for views. Michael jackson thriller live munich 1997 widescreen hd. Jackson s record company refused to finance it, believing thriller had peaked, so a makingof documentary, making michael jackson s thriller, was produced to receive financing from television networks. The 14minute short film, as the late singer preferred to call it, was shot on 35mm in. Michael jacksons thriller is the eternal halloween bop and so. Heal the world 2020 by michael jackson as music and musical performances shared online continue to unite the world during the covid19 pandemic, it seems fitting to include michaels live performance of heal the world integrated with imagery from these current times as a global message of encouragement and comfort to all during this difficult period. On the set i explained that we were doing a film and that was how i. A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodythirsty zombies. This film, michael jacksons journey from motown to off the wall, directed by spike lee, starts with a glimpse into michael s evolution from the early days as a member of the jackson five to the. The music and lyrics evoke horror films, with sound effects such as thunder, footsteps and wind.
Michael jacksons thriller, the thriller music video, was directed by john landis and premiered on mtv on december 2, 1983. Dont let people miss on a great quote from the michael jackson. With jessica allain, luke tennie, mitchell edwards, paige hurd. I love the thriller era of michael jackson this is his second solo album from him and has an early 80s disco pop feel to it. Michael turns into a werepanthertype creature, and. His father, joe jackson no relation to joe jackson, also a musician, had been a guitarist, but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to michaels mother katherine jackson nee katherine esther scruse. Michael jackson s thriller is the eternal halloween bop and so much more here are all the things you didnt know about the 35yearold scarefest. Now, i have finally bought thriller and bad together. It was around 2am and i was asleep, in london, the first time michael jackson called me. Michael jackson thriller, 25th anniversary edition. John landis truly outdid himself when he directed michael jacksons thriller as a short film.
It is the seventh and final single from his sixth studio album thriller. Michael jacksons short film for thriller was the third of three short films produced for recordings from thriller, which continues its reign as the. Imax and the estate of the late, great michael jackson have released a new trailer for michael jackson s thriller 3d, coming to theaters for the first time in restored audio and visual on. Making michael jackson s thriller full full movie, making michael jackson s thriller full full movie streaming making michael jackson s thriller full movie engsub watch making michael jackson s. Search, discover and share your favorite thriller gifs. Thriller, known for having what is arguably the most significant music video and dance moves in pop culture, is the seventh and final single from michael jacksons thriller. Thriller cold blood album 1973 thriller eddie and the hot rods album 1979. Landis also gave michael a list of horror movies to watch, but he declined due to them being too scary for him. Michael jackson thriller, 25th anniversary edition amazon. Thriller is a song recorded by american singer michael jackson and produced by quincy. While the thriller s true appearance is never shown, it is described in the songs lyrics. Jul 14, 2009 the amazing video but never fact by the incredible artist but of all the history the album that vendio but 100 million copies throughout the world and that never sera surpassed long life to the king.
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when michael and his date are attacked by a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies only a thriller can save them now. The thriller is the main antagonist of the 1982 michael jackson song and 1983 music video of the same name. Michael jackson s thriller was launched to great anticipation and played regularly on mtv. In the video, jackson becomes a zombie and performs a dance routine with a horde of the undead. This is michael s only song that has a spoken bridge by vincent price. Michael jacksons thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. Michael jacksons 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.
John landis on the making of michael jacksons thriller. The amazing video but never fact by the incredible artist but of all the history the album that vendio but 100 million copies throughout the world. Michael jacksons thriller is coming to imax 3d collider. Michael jackson thriller shortened version youtube. Oct 02, 2009 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. Michael jacksons 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. What more can i say this is thriller, jackson s most iconic album lined with ingenious songs all throughout. Thriller viral video, a 2007 video featuring prison inmates in cebu, philippines recreating the dance from michael jackson s music video. Of course, its corny, the dialogue is terrible and it all seems way. While i prefer bads sound personally very 80s, very fun, thriller is an amazing album. Music video thriller was not the product of a brilliant idea but was made because pop star michael jackson wanted to be a monster, director john landis said at the venice film festival on monday. Thriller is in my opinion the michael jackson album and the short film music videos for them set the standard for future videos. Hence the 1950s setting in thrillers movie within the movie. It was released on october 31, 1983 by epic records.
Cause this is thriller, thriller night and no ones gonna save you from the beast about to strike you know its thriller, thriller night youre fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight you hear the door slam and realize theres nowhere left to run you feel the cold hand and wonder if youll ever see the sun. Get the best deals on thriller movie ced when you shop the largest online selection at. Thriller is a song recorded by american recording artist michael jackson, composed by rod temperton, and produced by quincy jones. Michael jackson s thriller is a 1983 music video for the michael jackson song thriller, directed by john landis and written by landis and jackson. In creating michael jackson s thriller 3d, which had its world premiere at the 74 th venice film festival, the original iconic short film, directed by john landis and written by landis and. It references numerous horror films, and stars jackson performing a dance. The john landisdirected minimovie influenced a generation of directors including spike jonze, turned music promos into an industry, and. Michael jacksons 14minute short film thriller revolutionized the music video genre forever. Her work in thriller brought her worldwide recognition and made her a household name.
Michael jackson s video for thriller was released nearly 30 years ago, on december 2nd, 1983. Michael turns into a werepanthertype creature, and then later a zombie, as he gets down and funky in a tremendous dance scene to the tune of his song thriller. 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. Mar 24, 2019 the movie starts in the 80s the duality with which i experienced him jackson in that time was both as the guy that presented this outward positivity, but also the thriller video. Thriller was made because michael jackson wanted to be a. Seven of the nine songs on the album were released as singles and each one of those seven reached the top ten on the pop charts.
A night at the movies turns into a nightmare when michael and. Michael jackson thriller song lyrics and music video. If you enjoyed this album definitely check out his previous album off the wall as well as his later albums bad, dangerous and history. A good blend of music and horror films is just great a mustsee for.