Rewind & React steps into the moonlight to explore the most iconic music video of all time: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Adam and Rob break down John Landis’ 14-minute horror-meets-pop masterpiece, dissecting the choreography, the costumes, and the cultural moment that changed music videos forever.
Here’s what we’re covering:
- The groundbreaking fusion of music, film, and horror tropes that turned “Thriller” into a mini-movie
- Behind-the-scenes stories of Michael Jackson and director John Landis bringing Hollywood-level production to MTV
- Vincent Price’s unforgettable spoken-word rap and its eerie legacy
- The choreography that defined generations of dance, from the zombie shuffle to the claw hands
- How “Thriller” set the standard for music videos as an art form, not just a marketing tool
- Fun trivia: from Guinness World Records to the real-life concern Michael had about releasing the video’s horror themes
Plus, Adam and Rob share how Thriller shaped their own first impressions of music videos and debate whether any artist has ever topped its cultural impact.
It’s spooky, it’s stylish, it’s timeless, just like Michael Jackson’s red leather jacket.
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