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Movie poster: Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
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Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

1983 · 60 min Documentary Music
8.9 / 10 · TMDB

The camera slips behind the curtain of the soundstage where a legendary video is born. Michael Jackson, between takes, refines zombie choreography with dancers, while John Landis maps out the iconic transformation sequence. Make-up artist Rick Baker meticulously applies prosthetics, turning actors into the ghoulish undead. This documentary grants unparalleled access to the creative forge where horror cinema, pop music, and groundbreaking special effects collide. It captures the sweat, precision, and visionary chaos required to craft fourteen minutes that would redefine the music video medium forever.

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Year 1983
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Jerry Kramer
Runtime 60 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.9/10 (25 votes)

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This is more than a making-of featurette; it's a testament to collaborative genius. It reveals how a singular vision, forged through relentless effort, becomes a permanent cultural landmark.

What lingers after viewing is a profound respect for the craft and a nostalgic awe for an era when music videos were cinematic events. You'll never watch the original 'Thriller' the same way again. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jerry Kramer

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