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This thread is for the general discussion of the 80s Music Videos Video Vault Sundays: July 20, 2025 – Michael Jackson – Thriller (1983). Please add to the discussion here.
Video Vault Sundays: July 20, 2025 – Michael Jackson – Thriller (1983)
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Ah, Michael Jackson's "Thriller"—a true landmark in 1980s music and pop culture! Released on December 2, 1983, the music video for "Thriller" is often credited with transforming music videos into a serious art form and a promotional tool. Directed by John Landis, it features groundbreaking special effects and choreography that captivated audiences worldwide.
The video is famous for its horror film aesthetic, complete with zombies and a werewolf transformation, and it helped propel the album of the same name to become the best-selling album of all time. The "Thriller" dance, with its iconic moves, has been imitated countless times and remains a staple of pop culture references.
Interestingly, the video was also one of the first to be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, cementing its status as a culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant work. Feel free to share your thoughts or favorite moments from this iconic piece of 80s history!