October 30, 2015

Episode 40 - MICHAEL JACKSON'S THRILLER and MICHAEL JACKSON'S GHOSTS


Just in time for Mischief Night, it's a bonus double feature episode starring the celebrity who best embodies the season's brew of impish glee and creeping anxiety: Michael Jackson.

The King of Pop's iconic Thriller set a new standard for the music video, taking a serious approach to its scary subject matter with a noted horror director (John Landis) and a legendary makeup artist (Rick Baker).  Years later, Jackson tried to capture that magic again with the lavish, bombastic Ghosts, this time invoking the personal boogeymen who criticized his eccentric lifestyle.

Do we think MJ's Halloween offerings are tricks or treats?  Find out in our 2015 Halloween Special!


Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
Directed by John Landis
Written by John Landis and Michael Jackson
Starring Michael Jackson, Ola Ray, and Vincent Price

Michael Jackson's Ghosts (1996)
Directed by Stan Winston
Screenplay by Stan Winston and Mick Garris
Concept by Michael Jackson and Stephen King
Starring Michael Jackson

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