The Thriller is the titular main antagonist of the 1982 Michael Jackson song and 1983 music video of the same name. It is described as a monster of unimaginable horror that appears on "Thriller night", which is most likely Halloween or Friday the 13th. While the Thriller's true appearance is never shown, it is described in the song's lyrics. It is said to be so terrifying that its appearance alone causes complete paralysis. It is also said to have forty eyes. If the eyes are like that of Jackson's werecat eyes, then they are bright yellow with thin black irises and pupils. The Thriller is also described as being cold and smelling like rotting corpses. He is portrayed by Michael Jackson.
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Though speculation exists on the true nature of the Thriller and Jackson's character's involvement, it can be assumed that whatever the Thriller truly is, it enjoys toying with its victims and/or prey by scaring them in various ways before striking. It perhaps feeds off the fear of mortals, then does with them whatever it wants. It is extremely conniving and manipulative, so he is able to persuade its victims to be with it until it decides to attack.
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- The lyrics state that the Thriller is 40,000 years old, perhaps older.
- The song is a staple of both Michael Jackson and Halloween.