| "It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the | | | | The look itself isn't that difficult to recreate. For the |
| dark..." | | | | majority of the video, Michael wears a red vinyl jacket |
| This line is now famous for opening Michael Jackson's | | | | and pants set, highlighted with black trim in a "V" |
| Thriller video - an epic 14-minute long piece that would | | | | pattern across his chest and back. The easiest way to |
| go on to be named the Guinness Book of World | | | | put together a Michael Jackson Thriller Halloween |
| Record's "Most Successful Music Video" ever. | | | | costume this year is to simply buy a ready-made |
| Whether you were born before or after the video's | | | | replica, since you won't have to worry about tracking |
| 1983 release date, you're probably still familiar with the | | | | down different pieces on your own. |
| classic "zombie" dance moves that made this music | | | | However, if you're on a budget, don't worry - you can |
| video so popular. | | | | still put together this iconic look. First, check your local |
| The video's creepy setting and lyrics make it the | | | | thrift stores for red leather jackets and pants. You can |
| perfect inspiration for a Michael Jackson Halloween | | | | always add the black stripes with electrical tape or |
| costume this year. Recreate Michael's look for yourself | | | | fabric paint on your own. If you can't find the correct |
| or disguise yourself as one of the video's zombie and | | | | style in leather, you can always look for red pieces |
| werewolf dancers - just remember to learn the dance | | | | made out of denim, cotton or knit fabrics that might |
| moves for yourself so that you can perform | | | | work as well. |
| throughout the night! | | | | |