Thriller (song) Thriller (song) "Thriller" is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson, composed by Rod Temperton, and produced by Quincy Jones. It is the seventh and final single released by Epic Records from his 1982 studio album of the same name. A 14-minute video showing Jackson in a horror-themed performance premiered on November 14, 1983. It was first shown on MTV on December 2, 1983. The song was not released as a single until January 23, 1984. "Thriller" has appeared on multiple greatest hits compilation albums from Jackson, including "" (1995), "Number Ones" (2003), "The Ultimate Collection" (2004)."The Essential Michael
Cat People (1982 film) The song was released as a single in 1982, and Bowie included a re-recorded version of the song on his album "Let's Dance" (1983). Bowie performed the song live regularly during his 1983 "Serious Moonlight" tour. The song was also used in Quentin Tarantino's film "Inglourious Basterds" (2009) and Charlize Theron’s spy thriller "Atomic Blonde" (2017). Bowie's re-recording had guitar by a then-unknown Stevie Ray Vaughan. All compositions by Moroder, lyrics by David Bowie on "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)". Cat People (1982 film) Cat People is a 1982 American erotic horror film directed by Paul Schrader. It stars Nastassja