It’s spooky season at Rebel Replay, and we’re moonwalking back to 1983 to unearth the wild, groundbreaking story behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller. From its cinematic production and legendary choreography to the cultural shockwaves it sent through music, fashion, and MTV, Thriller wasn’t just a music video — it was a phenomenon that changed pop forever. Molly and Ryan break down how this 14-minute horror masterpiece blurred the lines between film and music, scared a generation (in the best way), and made dancing zombies cool. Grab your popcorn and your red leather jacket — it’s showtime.

Show Notes: 

• ⁠From Graveyard Smash to Pumpking King Bash: The Fascinating History of Popular Halloween Music⁠
• ⁠Doing the Monster Mash! A Timeline of Halloween Hits⁠
• ⁠A Brief History of Halloween Music⁠
• ⁠How Michael Jackson’s Thriller Changed Music Videos Forever⁠