A breakneck, thrilling horror movie about pop culture and fantasy, with standout editing and score.
Good for friends night · party vibe · teens
Skip it if you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm
Not streaming in any country yet.
Not for warmth, comfort or big ideas.
No one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike
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Michael JacksonMichael Jackson
Ola RayMichael's Girlfriend
Vincent PriceNarrator (voice)
Cynthia GarrisZombie (uncredited)
Mick GarrisZombie (uncredited)
Forrest J. AckermanMan in Movie Theater (uncredited)
Rick BakerZombie Opening the Crypt (uncredited)
Michael DeLorenzoZombie (uncredited)
Tony FieldsZombie (uncredited)
Tony GardnerZombie Crawling Out of Grave (uncredited)
Tom HesterZombie Crawling Out of Grave (uncredited)
Ben LokeyZombie (uncredited)
Vincent PatersonZombie (uncredited)
Kevin YagherZombie (uncredited)
Stephen BishopMan in Movie Theater (uncredited)Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 68
GoodWatch score 69
GoodWatch score 68
GoodWatch score 70November 21, 1983 · 14 min · PG
4 questions, like "Is Michael Jackson's Thriller worth watching?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (Letterboxd 4.5 out of 5).
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.
Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
4.5