The 14-minute mini movie released on December 2, 1983, was named the best ever on the eve of its 26th anniversary.
It was directed by John Landis.
In 2006, the Guinness World Records listed it as the most successful music video, selling over 9 million copies.
'By merging film and music, Thriller set a new precedent for the industry,' the Daily Star quoted Graeme Slattery of pollsters Muzu.tv, as saying.
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