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UNITED STATES · 1983

Michael Jackson's Thriller

John Landis
zombie horror music video transformation 1980s pop culture romance interrupted
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Synopsis

A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies. Released at the height of Thriller’s success, the short film redefined the music video, broke racial barriers, and became the first inducted into the U.S. National Film Registry.

Year1983
CountryUnited States
DirectorJohn Landis
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