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Michael Jackson's Thriller is the music video for the song "Thriller" by the American singer Michael Jackson, released on December 2, 1983. It was directed by John Landis, written by Jackson and Landis, and stars Jackson and Ola Ray. It references numerous horror films and has Jackson dancing with a horde of zombies.
Jackson's manager Frank DiLeo suggested releasing "Thriller", backed by a new music video. [ 15 ] [ 17 ] It was the final single from the album, released in the US in January 1984. [ 16 ] Alternative versions of "Thriller", including the "Starlight" demo, were released on the 2022 anniversary reissue Thriller 40 .
Friday Night Videos is an American music video/variety program that aired from July 29, 1983, to May 24, 2002, on NBC.Originally developed as an attempt by the network to capitalize on the emerging popularity of music videos, which had been brought into the mainstream by MTV during the early 1980s, [1] the program shifted over to a general music focus in 1990, mixing in live music performances ...
The “Thriller” music video also left a legacy. The music video, which showed Jackson's character turning into a zombie and leading a dance is considered one of greatest music videos ever ...
The music video was directed by John Landis, who had previously directed Jackson's 1983 music video for Thriller, and featured Macaulay Culkin and George Wendt. It was co-choreographed by Jackson and Vincent Paterson. It premiered simultaneously in 27 countries on November 14, 1991, with an audience of 500 million viewers, the most ever for a ...
Cape Fear (1991) Max Cady (Robert De Niro) is in prison for the rape and battery of a minor. His lawyer Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), horrified by his client’s actions, hides evidence so as to ensure ...
List of music videos during the 1970s Title Year Other performer(s) credited Director(s) Description Ref(s) "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" 1979 None Nick Saxton: The singer's first music video as a solo artist shows a smiling Jackson dancing and singing "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" in a black and white tuxedo with a black bow tie while appearing chroma keyed over a background of abstract ...
Jackson during a dance step in the music video for "Beat It" The music video for "Beat It" helped establish Jackson as an international pop icon. [10] [40] The video was Jackson's first treatment of black youth and the streets. Both "Beat It" and "Thriller" are notable for their "mass choreography" of synchronized dancers, a Jackson trademark. [41]