Michael Jackson's Thriller
Synopsis
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies.
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Top Cast
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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Ola Ray
Michael's Girlfriend
Vincent Price
Narrator (voice)
Cynthia Garris
Zombie (uncredited)
Mick Garris
Zombie (uncredited)
Hanala Sagal
Dancer (uncredited)
Forrest J. Ackerman
Man in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Reed Armstrong
Zombie (uncredited)
Rick Baker
Zombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
Miko C. Brando
Zombie (uncredited)
James Canino
Zombie (uncredited)
Greg Cannom
Zombie (uncredited)
Michael DeLorenzo
Zombie (uncredited)
Kim Blank
Zombie (uncredited)
Tony Fields
Zombie (uncredited)
Tony Gardner
Zombie Crawling Out of Grave (uncredited)
Cory Hawkins
Zombie / Dancer (uncredited)
Tom Hester
Zombie Crawling Out of Grave (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival | Restored Version | 3D
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Landis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Landis
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein, Rod Temperton
- Original Title
- Michael Jackson's Thriller
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Optimum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Landis
John Landis, Michael Jackson
Elmer Bernstein, Rod Temperton
Robert Paynter
George Folsey Jr., Malcolm Campbell
George Folsey Jr., John Landis, Michael Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
John Landis
Director
George Folsey Jr.
Producer
Michael Jackson
Writer
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
John Landis
Producer
Malcolm Campbell
Editor
Kelly Kimball
Costume Design
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Michael Jackson
Producer
John Landis
Screenplay
Rod Temperton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Jackson's Thriller
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Michael Jackson's Thriller about?
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies.
Who directed Michael Jackson's Thriller?
Michael Jackson's Thriller was directed by John Landis.
Who stars in Michael Jackson's Thriller?
The principal cast of Michael Jackson's Thriller includes Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, Vincent Price, Cynthia Garris, Mick Garris.
When was Michael Jackson's Thriller released and how long is it?
Michael Jackson's Thriller was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Michael Jackson's Thriller?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael Jackson's Thriller was composed by Elmer Bernstein, Rod Temperton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Michael Jackson's Thriller?
Michael Jackson's Thriller holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).