Thriller 40

Thriller 40

The album that changed it all.

Directed by Nelson George

Produced by Company Name, Optimum Productions

202389 min8.7 / 10

A celebratory documentary that revisits the creation of a cultural landmark through archival footage and interviews, suffused with nostalgia and appreciation for artistic achievement.

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

Questions people ask

  • Is Thriller 40 violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Thriller 40 easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Thriller 40 scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Thriller 40 end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Thriller 40 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity14

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise97

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love98

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Thriller 40

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Thriller 40

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Thriller 40, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Thriller 40, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Thriller 40, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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