(CNN)  -- Movie director John Landis is suing Michael Jackson, accusing the reclusive entertainer of fraud in his handling of profits from the iconic "Thriller" video the two made together more than 25 years ago. "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, seen in 2005, made the "Thriller" video with John Landis more than 25 years ago. Landis claimed his 1983 contract with Jackson gave him 50 percent of net profits from the 14-minute video and the documentary about the making of it, both works that he directed and co-wrote with Jackson, court documents say. Jackson "wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits," the suit, filed against the singer and Optimum Productions, says. The suit characterizes Optimum as "a defunct corporation" Jackson has used as an alter ego.
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Director John Landis, Michael Jackson made "Thriller" video 25 years ago
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Landis claims 1983 contract gives him 50 percent of net profits from video
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Jackson "wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits," suit says
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Jackson's lawyers have not responded
The suit accuses @placeholder of "concealing the extent of net profits" by not giving an annual accounting for at least the past four years, and maintains that Jackson is "guilty of fraudulent, malicious and oppressive conduct."