Michael Jackson - Thriller REACTION! I forgot how crazy this video is...

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Vincent Price was the greatest master of horror movies and getting him do this voice-over work was such a score! It makes the whole video for me.

[@AmyVanhoozer]

Especially with his iconic evil laugh at the end! He made it for me, too!

[@DeborahBranson-o1w]

Love this video cause of Vincent Price he was the greatest gives you a chill😮

[@Jane-d4w]

I'm very good friend with his grandsons.❤

[@GaylaMoog]

Vincent Price was on Joan Rivers talk show and did his speaking part. Just as bone chilling with him in a well lit studio. He chose to get paid 2😮0,000 for his part instead of royalties.

[@sampanther8854]

Definitely 👍 Johnny Depp got him as his father in Edward scissors hands quite spooky.. He died in movie as character and that was his last movie I believe..

[@evabyrum3327]

Vincent Price that speaks the spooky sounding rhyme was in retirement. Everybody was BLOWN away that Micheal got him to work on this project. Price was extremely famous in his own right for his roles in horror films.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

MJ didn’t pay Vincent.

[@GaylaMoog]

@@NancyMoran-r3b He was paid 20,00 dollars. He was offered royalties but refused.

[@jamesway]

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[@threekidzmom04]

so very epic!!

[@kelst75]

Vincent Price was one of the OGs. Him and Christopher Lee.

[@itsjustnaima]

Fun fact: The United States Library of Congress has inducted Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” into the National Film Registry, making it the FIRST music video ever to be added to the archives and only one of a few hundred films that have had the honor of being a part of the Registry! 🐐

[@PML78]

This had it all: Short horror film Love story Werewolf Great song Rap verse Creepy cemetery and Zombies Iconic wardrobe and choreography breakdancing Twist ending I mean, cmon Never will be duplicated RIP 🔥MJ🔥

[@s0ulwind]

That's so cool. it definitely earned it.

[@stacie4170]

Yes Sir! If you were “going steady” you wore his class ring.

[@rumi2722]

Yes, it was called a promise ring lol 😂

[@laurabailey1054]

@@rumi2722 a promise ring was a pre engagement ring not a class ring.

[@threekidzmom04]

oh yes!!!

[@joannsudderth664]

Right. The promise ring came later​@@laurabailey1054

[@danettebumgarner5701]

Vincent Price is the commentator. He was one of the best when it came to horror movies.

[@jerig2820]

The best

[@JAYWALKER1000]

Transformation is detailed because it's directed by John Landis (An American Werewolf in London) with special effects makeup by Rick Baker (same movie - and has a cameo as the zombie emerging from the crypt in this video).

[@angelaward7624]

That man could dance! Like no other 🎉🎉

[@Milkers777]

And Sing!

[@danielallen3454]

Michael conceived the idea for the video after seeing John Landis and Rick Baker's work on 'An American Werewolf in London'. He reached out to both men for the video after seeing the film. And both agreed.

[@PattyLisk]

I met Vincent Price at our local VFW quite sometime ago . He stopped in on his way through our small town to visit family. There were only a few people at the bar when we stopped in. I said to my husband out loud that I thought that was Vincent Price and he turned around and introduced himself. It was awesome. We did get him to do his famous laugh before he left 😂

[@lizreynolds4554]

Vincent Price. GOAT! HORROR! This was and always will be EPIC. I had a friend who worked at Kmart, when this came out. Every night at close, the whole crew would THRILLER DANCE through the main aisles. It was AMAZING!

[@kerryjacques3254]

My favorite part of the song has always been Vincent Price 'rapping'! Mr. Price was the absolute OG of classic horror movies and getting him out of retirement to record it was amazing!! RIP to both Vincent Price and Michael Jackson.

[@AmyVanhoozer]

Vincent Price's narrative is wonderful!

[@CrazyDiamond1907]

And let's remember Monster Mash

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

You totally missed Vincent Price, the voice doing the "rap" in the graveyard. The GOAT of the horror industry!!!

[@jasonballard5988]

Yes MJ 's music is even known to today's generation, I don't know if there is anybody who hasn't heard of Michael Jackson

[@Sooz4AU]

I got to see MJ (the his brothers) perform in LA, and he was starting to promote the Thriller album. My friend and I complained to the usher that the young girls in our section wouldn't stay in their seats and kept standing in front of us along the railing of our balcony section, completely blocking our view. Finally the usher said "follow me" and took us to our new seats - front row side stage!! At one point MJ came to where we were and stuck out his hand where I was able to touch it (the gloved one - lol).

[@bitslammer]

Fair to say that this was "THE Video" in all of MTV. MJ was at the peak of his career, MTV was in one of its highest points as well. There were watch parties all over the world and it absolutely lived up to the hype.

[@dawnhall2400]

I remember ❤

[@RockinMamaT]

Yup first the moon walk live and then this 😅

[@Kirkunik1]

Michael Jackson was an incredible talent . A sweet special soul with music in his veins. He was misunderstood by many but loved by most.

[@thewarrior5486]

I agree wholeheartedly. I truly believe, like so many other child stars, he was mistreated, mainly by his father, but I'm sure the industry had a hand in it. I think MJ's childhood was stolen from him because of his talent. I believe when he became a superstar, he tried to recreate his childhood, creating Neverland for many to enjoy. I'M 51 YEARS OLD AND DON'T BELIEVE MJ EVER DID ANYTHING TO A CHILD. He admitted they slept in his bed, which of course sounds questionable, but in my heart of hearts, I don't believe anything ever happened s*xually between them. MJ became powerful and when he was leaving Sony, I think that's when they continued to go after him, to destroy him. I feel for the man and will always be a fan.

[@Llabrickitw]

Michael Jackson wasn’t what they made him out to be, I’m positive of that. One of the most talented individuals I have seen, he had issues yes but I’m sure he never did what they accused him of. May he RIP.

[@for-house-stark]

You're spot on! May MJ rest in perfect peace

[@blurpledragon2779]

I agree 💯💯💯 I think they were after his money and they helped put him in his grave. RIP MJ ❤❤

[@davidschmitz3952]

MJ got some massive talent for this video... John Landis to direct, Vincent Price for that wonderfully scary monologue while the zombies were coming up... what a collaboration that still stands the test of time.

[@jethal]

and Rick Baker's effects.. legend!

[@threekidzmom04]

Oh yes!!!!

[@davebarlow6457]

Back in the days when music videos were king and could influence sales massively.

[@Loveonlydrivesouthate]

I was 8 years old when this premiered on MTV. I was allowed to stay up and watch the video and then the making of Thriller. I recorded it on my VCR. It was the best memory of me and my family all watching this.

[@DaveMartin-h5o]

Michaels face when he’s munching the popcorn 😂😂😂 Priceless 💯♥️🇦🇺

[@michellejackson6679]

This is just another aspect of Michael's genius.. to have Vincent Price.. the man I grew up with doing horror.. do the narrative.. absolute genius. And the dancing.. phenomenal.. Thank you for this reaction.. I haven't seen this in its entirety in probably 25 yrs... what a treat..

[@sylviamedina1990]

Man!! Back in the day standing at K-Mart watching it over and over while my family shopped. It was great!!

[@rebeldarlin7]

Everybody remembers the dance, but the whole video is a movie!

[@darcythmpsn1]

This was a HUGE deal when it came out......there is a making of Thriller mini movie also. I was a senior in high school, I remember it so well.

[@lark2023]

That last shot of the single zombie was Vincent Price. He loved doing this for MJ, he said in an interview ❤

[@LoisChisholm]

This was more of a Short Film than a music video. At the time, the special effects were top notch...there wasn't much CGI back then. You have to remember that MTV was in its infancy and a lot of performers weren't making videos aside from concert live performance videos. "Thriller" set a really high bar for music videos, even if you consider a shorter version that is mostly just the song part.

[@inekebaalman3320]

This short film was so expensive that they decided to release The making of…..and it was a bestselling video……

[@oleksandrbyelyenko435]

John Landis and Vincent Price working with Michael Jackson. That was immensely huge. And still is.

[@justmejoy124]

I'd bet this dance has been danced a billion times as well

[@LibraALLWoman]

This was, simultaneously, broadcast, nationally, on network video shows and MTV. This was an, historical, television event.

[@JeanineLint]

Michael Jackson was a fan of classic horror movies, as I was growing up, dating back to the original horror classics of the 1930's. He liked the 1981 movie American Werewolf of London. So Michael asked the director John Landis to direct this movie short of Thriller.

[@thenortherner3890]

One dance scene that changed history, both in video and live performances. Micheal was many things, but he was also a creative genius

[@charlottehorwitz4283]

The Jackson 5 & Michael have changed dancing over & over again. ❤

[@Jonz808]

I remember when this first came out on MTV, in 1983. I remember going back to school the next morning and that was all the students were talking about. The teachers were miffed, but oh well.

[@donmorton7282]

The 80s never to be duplicated.

[@emilywalker1389]

He is the king of pop I believe he is innocent I was sad when he passed away

[@xxlordbelxx1368]

Forever classic.

[@jerig2820]

I love hearing Vincent Price's voice again!! So cool that MJ got him to work on this. He was retired!!❤

[@kali550]

Rod Temperton, who wrote this song was in the band Heatwave and wrote a number of their hit songs, like The Groove Line. I believe he also wrote Rock With You and Off the Wall for MJ as well.

[@alexc.c.4025]

This video was released on December 2, 1983, I was 11 days from turning 5, I was born in Santiago Chile & we lived under a violent military dictatorship since 1973 and very strictly catholic & most of the population were poor, middle poor, very, poor, extremely poor, lived in shanty town slums poor, or simply had nothing poor. However we were still “privileged” to enjoy American pop culture, like Coca Cola, Pepsi, He-man and many other classic cartoons & of course music including Michael Jackson. Long story short, my mother got me a red “Michael Jackson” jacket since I just loved this song and learned all the sweet moves and used to put on that red jacket and dance for her & others. 😂 She passed away last year in cancer. This was a nice reminder of a great child memories from the few that I have.

[@temjiu9915]

Amen brother, and my prayers and hopes are with you. bless your mother and God's grace on her spirit. she is in his hands now. And That is a good thing. Keep fighting the good fight brother. I can picture you dancing now. Brings a smile to my face. I grew up with his music much like you did.

[@mlov1503]

MJ is the GOAT!! Great reaction!

[@DonnaLane-pw4rg]

Did you know that Michael had Eddie Van Halen doing the guitar intro on Bad, it took Eddie maybe 20 minutes to come up with the intro for Bad, he played it one time and it blew Michael away and he immediately recorded it.❤❤❤❤

[@for-house-stark]

Eddie van Halen played on beat it, not bad

[@DonnaLane-pw4rg]

@for-house-stark Yes and thank you for your correction, I appreciate your help, I don't think that many people are aware of this... Michael had an amazing talent and What An amazing gifted guitar player Eddie Van Halen was we have lost two great icons. They will be sorely missed by all. Respectfully yours, Donna Lane

[@cog4life]

The thriller dance in the movie “13 Going on 30” is awesome. lol. Always loved it in this movie. 😊

[@billtownbiker]

He was raised a Jehovah's Witness. That's why that was in the beginning. A lot of people back then whenever you dealt with these topics they'd say you were a devil worshipper or whatever.

[@rickpat-x9u]

I couldn't remember if it was Jehovah's Witness or Southern Pentecostal Holiness Church

[@nathansylvester5193]

You got it right

[@evabyrum3327]

Michel Jackson loved horror movies! This was cutting edge special effects at the time and I mean the best special effects had to offer!! He always went above and beyond in his music videos!

[@LiannaBabeli]

Yep and still one of the most awarded, costly, and prestigious music videos EVER made.

[@p.j.morris]

The great Vincent price was my favorite horror master my favorite movie of his is The fall of the house of Usher. Vincent Price had a distinct laugh. Thriller is my fav. MJ video

[@lydmarl.475]

Your face first you were jamming, then when the part came with the zombies coming out, the look that on your face was priceless!!!

[@dorothyfischer2649]

Happy spooky day!! Thriller is a treat and a trick. ❤ your channel!!

[@ThatSingerReactions]

i learned this entire dance when i was on sick leave at work for exercise bro lol

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

hahahahah that’s fire!!!!

[@reneelynch4485]

Vincent Price!!! That voice!!!

[@skycladsabbat469]

Hell they showed this in my elementary school for the 5th and 6th graders who where on honor role (A and B average grades) with Ice Cream as a treat for Halloween when this video first aired. Some teacher had MTV and recorded it - and it was the FULL VERSION! crazy 🧟

[@gemeloreacciona]

The best musical video in the history.

[@bkm2797]

Aww, I can see the stress and discomfort when you watch this production, and the relief when he’s back to normal,lol. Probably a good thing that your mom kept you away from the scary things that go bump in the night. Never forget when this album came out, it was the hottest music out there. Thanks for the memories, and perfect for playing on Halloween 🎃👻 Thanks B.P.

[@bpizza8803]

Thanks it's been years since I've seen this Classic🐺

[@ashleydunham6957]

The beauty of Micheal's music videos is that they're mini movies. Love it!!

[@klb85206]

in Lexington, Kentucky they have a Thriller Parade every October. anyone can be a zombie dancer and it reinacts the video starting at a theatre downtown. its AMAZING! fans are encouraged to attend!

[@coolwhip891]

In 1997 he released a short film called Ghosts. It’s 39 minutes long but you’d love it. He does more acting & plays multiple characters in it. Would love to see that reaction

[@KathrynKean-kb8lo]

It’s also my must watch Halloween videos.

[@rdmineer1]

The band on this album is actually the band TOTO, which has an impressive catalog of their own. First band I ever saw in concert, 1978.

[@fredriknilsson6042]

Some of the members of Toto on some of the songs. But not the whole band and not on every song

[@lesliebrown1517]

MJ was quite the showman. His dance moves challenged a generation to try and copy him . And yes, back then you gave your girl your class ring to "go steady".

[@deechance351cleveland]

Once upon a long time ago, when you had to go to the video store to rent VHS tapes and the VCR machine, I would beg my dad to rent this tape, even cry if I had to. 😂 thanks for bringing me back to my youth

[@debipatterson4150]

I remember being at a Halloween party, mtv was still new, this was on the tv the party went still and silent.

[@notanormi]

To this day, his genius and brillance in performing have NEVER been matched!!!! He is still the GOAT!!

[@secretluvchild6089]

Michael was a huge film fan, so he put a lot into his music videos. You already know that the artist has to pay for the cost of the music video, and Michael broke records for the most expensive music videos ever. John Landis is also a huge director, hes also worked with Spielberg, you should maybe watch the video for Liberian Girl, from the Bad album to see the kind of connections he had in the 80s and 90s. Also, do you remember Moonwalker?

[@gixxerboy555]

This video truley is a Master-piece..R.I.P. Michael Jackson..,the true King of Pop..

[@LuLuLately]

As a kid this video creeped me out at first. After a while I ended up loving it, dubbed the music video & learned the dance. 😆 I know I still have it in my old vhs collection .

[@TheJaxxT]

MJ was my man when I was a little girl. I was convinced I was gonna grow up and marry him! I thought he was gonna stay the age he was during his Bad era, and I would catch up to him and marry him (that’s 6 year old me child logic for you!) but any time he was on tv I would dance along with him and this was one of my favourite dances to do. Also I watched the making of Thriller when I was a kid too and I fell in love with special effects. I wanted to do it so badly growing up. I would’ve given anything to turn someone into some type of monster and it look convincing. But the making of all of this is incredible. What they did to “pump” his face during his transformation into the wolf, and how painstakingly long it is to apply this type of makeup is just mind blowing

[@tombanaski3251]

This came out when I was in college and word got around when it was going to be played on MTV. We all managed to find somewhere to watch it, and it was an EVENT. To say this helped drive the Thriller album to the stratospheric sales heights it achieved is obvious, but that album dominated the radio when it came out....

[@zwieseler]

Brilliant video, brilliant music. Haven't watched this for about 30 years. Catch Vincent Price on Alice Cooper's album Welcome To My Nightmare.... the Black Widow.....

[@tamoshanter6268]

The voice is Vincent Price, one of the kindest and generous gentleman on earth but was well known as an actor in many, many classic horror movies, mostly black and white movies such as the original "The Fly", its sequel, "The House on Haunted Hill", "The Pendulum", "The Tingler" just to name a few. Michael Jackson did a great job getting Vincent Price to narrate. Perfect. Vincent was 70 or 71 when he did this video, no longer as active in films. I thought it was a great nod to him for a lifetime of work in the horror genre. The ring Michael gave the girl was his class ring, many people did this back in the day when the couple was going "steady". I am much older than you but still remember when the video was first released on MTV. I was in college and we had a party the night it was to be released just to watch it. The thriller album was very hot and this video was very much anxiously awaited for.

[@curtislong6806]

There was a group called heatwave. They did the songs Always and Forever and Boogie nights. Their keyboardist wrote those songs. Sir Rod Temperton. He also wrote Thriller for MJ.

[@Camille_Lee_Æon]

❤I REMEMBER when it was first aired...people through parties and were ready to record it on our VHS and Beta machines...😊😊😊 IMO You don't have to like someone as a individual to appreciate their artistic talent.

[@juliagrant3299]

We begged our parents to let us buy the 45 of Monster Mash! And he gave her his class ring...my mom wore my dad's on a chain around her neck.

[@sampanther8854]

I can actually remember watching premier of this on TV as a child and the Making of it.. Like it was yesterday never forget the excitement and amazement it give me.. Was a really big thing in them days and it started changing people's musical videos from the on.. Enjoyed watching thanks for bringing back good memories ❤️😁👍

[@justm9892]

I was only 12yrs old when this came out.i remember having to go to the video shop with my sister to rent it as there was a waiting list to rent it.blew my mind loved it!!❤

[@caseyfowler5416]

I so remember waiting for and watching the premiere of this! Still such a great song and video❤

[@chelseahaley8350]

Awe! I'm bummed I missed this yesterday! This will forever be iconic!! 🙌❤️

[@brandonpuckrin7514]

I love the video and especially Price's part. They wrote his part in the limousine on the way to rehearsal.

[@betterthanyourname2391]

Crazy in just minutes they wrote such a iconic part for price. It was all too perfect. Which is Why Thriller is still the biggest selling album of all time. An staying at number one an winning most grammys in one night

[@jamielennox4847]

Greg Rolle was the vocalist on this version. This song was a cover and originally written and performed by the original members of Fleetwood Mac. Greg Rolle went in to be a founding member of Journey with Neil Schonn who was also a guitarist on this song.

[@dawnhall2400]

I remember waiting for this on MTV that night. Fantastic time to be alive.

[@jimstark1810]

Back when MTV was something worth watching. This debut was amazing.

[@proofprof63]

John Landis directed Animal House. He is an amazing director.

[@LauraLVTGW]

Was this the first flash mob???😜😜 Vincent Price, fabulous actor with such a distinct voice!!!💖💖💖

[@abramking7164]

John Landis also directed Coming to America, the Blues Brothers, Trading Places and many other hits.

[@tdstellar5218]

I love MJ, and think he was totally innocent of all charges. Kindest man in music😍

[@karenfindley3791]

I remember the hype before this video was released. Everyone I know watched the premiere. The look on your face when the zombies started surfacing is hilarious!🤣 In a weird coincidence, Vincent Price was on an episode of The Love Boat that aired today.

[@happyheretic01]

I remember staying up to watch the UK premier of this video on Channel 4, it was shown around 1am.

[@hollycook5046]

@@happyheretic01 same. We popped popcorn and made caramel apples

[@Oldschoolnana]

Before this video was released Thriller played nearly 24/7 on the radio. MTV had a countdown to Thriller. There weren't music videos like this. Grew up with MJ. He'd be my age now.😢

[@rachelleconish6856]

Yes, the countdown stayed in the corner of MTV. I remember watching it countdown forever!

[@russellw7785]

When you listen to Beat It, remember that Eddie Van Halen was playing that free of charge, on his time off. He didn't think anyone would know, but he was found out. Played on stage with Michael later on. It's on the tube

[@blurpledragon2779]

Yeah this song is about 40 years old . I remember in my school our class had done good and we would get pizza parties or popcorn and soda anyway one year we got to have the Thriller and popcorn or pizza I forget which but we got to see the video and it was so much fun . A lot of us didn't have MTV yet. I remember that disclaimer about the Occult. He was just so awesome ❤

[@doglove555]

I was babysitting when this video came out. About 14 years old I think. Watching it in a darkened room by myself definitely got my heart racing! I love how like much of Michael's music, this video has stood the test of time!

[@kellykeegan3569]

Oh BP 😂I loved watching your face while you watched this. 😂😂😂 I thought, I hope his little girl doesn’t walk in and touch his arm, I think you would have taken her out! 😂😂😂😂

[@adamfigueroa8208]

MJ the GOAT

[@shannonjohnson2530]

That was the great Vincent Price orating!

[@richardb1280]

My friends and I crossed the river to go to the Late Show club in Niagara Falls, NY just to see the premiere showing of Thriller. MTV was not available in Canada at the time. We were not Michael Jackson fans, but there was so much hype about this video we felt we just had to see it. It was well worth the trip as not only the video was great, but the music was as well. Gained a lot of respect for Michael Jackson that night.

[@davidedwards1705]

10:57 All Hail & Bow Down to the OG Master of Suspense & Horror; Vincent Price!

[@Pokyhawk]

I will always love this video. The production is top notch, the music has a beat that is infectious, and it features two of the greatest voices in their fields: Michael Jackson and Vincent Price (may the both rest in peace).

[@lilsuzq32]

John Landis also directed "The Blues Brothers" and "Animal House"

[@garyfallows1123]

British born Rod Temperton was also keyboard and vocalist for the 70's Disco/soul band Heatwave (Boogie Nights, Always And Forever), he also wrote songs for George Benson and wrote the soundtrack to the film Running Scared starrring Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines, the main theme to the film was sung by Michael McDonald (Sweet Freedom) 🇬🇧

[@jaytrean1]

When I was 5 or 6 my moms friend had this on vhs. Every time we went over there I watched it.