Thriller Michael Jackson Music Video (1983)

Lyle and Meghan are taking a deep dive into one of the most iconic music videos ever made: Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

They look back at the song, the making of the video, John Landis’ direction, the horror-movie influences, the unforgettable choreography, and Vincent Price’s legendary spoken-word performance. They also talk about how Thriller blurred the line between music video and short film, how heavily it leaned into classic monster imagery, and why it became such a permanent part of Halloween culture.

Along the way, Lyle shares his own memories of being scared by the video as a kid even though he loved the song, and they revisit the impact Thriller had on MTV, pop culture, and generations of Halloween fans.

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