Michael Jackson – Thriller (Video Version)

14 minute short film, directed by John Landis, cost in excess of $1 million.

Premiered on MTV in the States on 2nd December 1983, and carried the following disclaimer:
Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this film in no way endorses a belief in the occult.

Cited by Michael as the ‘most fun short film or video’ he’s ever made. "I just loved becoming a monster, because it gave me a chance to pretty much become someone else" said MJ. "It was just fun, hiding behind this mask and just really letting this part of you, your body, or your feelings out… it was just thrilling for me to do that. And the dance, and all the morphing, and all the fun things we did – it’s so memorable!".

Michael’s sister Janet reportedly appeared in the Thriller short film as a zombie.