Michael Jackson’s Thriller is getting an official documentary

As a child I used to listen Michael Jackson’S Thriller album over and over on my dad’s turntable. It was easily one of my favorite albums as a kid and “Thriller” is easily one of the most iconic songs ever created. That song completely blew me away when I was a kid!

Well, the Michael Jackson property and Sony Music Entertainment are working together on an official documentary film, which will be directed by Nelson George.

The film “takes fans back in time to the making of the record-breaking album and the release of groundbreaking shorts that have redefined the format of music videos and captivated audiences around the world. “Billie Jean” remains Michael Jackson’s most streamed song and “Thriller” is the only music video to be included in the Library of Congress’s elite National Film Registry. “

The documentary will include “unreleased footage and spontaneous interviews” and will tell “the point in Jackson’s career that launched the singer into mega stardom and created a pop culture phenomenon that is woven through culture and continues to influence the world of music. , television, dance, fashion and more.

Nelson George said in a statement: “The release of Thriller redefined Michael Jackson, taking him from teen star to adult superstar, who composed memorable songs, sang beautifully and achieved the highest level of stage performance. The album and the shorts they inspired created a new model for marrying music and image. It has been a privilege to explore this extraordinary album and revisit its magic. “

The “Thriller” music video will be at the center of the documentary. The music video was directed by Giovanni Landis and featured an iconic sequence of words spoken by Vincent Price. You can watch him below to remember the greatness of him.