Movie: Making Michael Jackson's Thriller

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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson

Self

John Landis
John Landis

Self

Rick Baker
Rick Baker

Self

Ola Ray
Ola Ray

Self

Kelly Kimball
Kelly Kimball

Self

Michael Peters
Michael Peters

Self

George Folsey Jr.
George Folsey Jr.

Self

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    Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.

  • Release Date

    1983-12-15

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    8.9

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    4.5 starts
  • Tagline

    The sensational Michael Jackson - in the ultimate music movie!

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    English
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