15 movies that were referenced in popular music videos

Black Swan Referenced in Runaway by Kanye West
Black Swan Referenced in Runaway by Kanye West (Image via Searchlight Pictures)

6. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson – Night of the Living Dead

A scene from Night of the Living Dead (Image via 21st Century Film Corporation)
A scene from Night of the Living Dead (Image via 21st Century Film Corporation)

Zombies, spooky mist, and Vincent Price’s haunting voice—Jackson’s "Thriller" revived George A. Romero’s zombie heritage. With its famous dance moves, this video transformed cemeteries into places for dancing and made zombies popular long before The Walking Dead. The pioneering production and creative storytelling established it as a Halloween classic for many years and a standard for music videos. It’s an exciting reminder of MJ’s brilliance and his skill in making the strange into an enchanting show.

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