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The Michael Jackson Thriller video is one of the most famous video clips of all time. That single film clip changed the way film clips were both produced and viewed. The video set the world record for the "Most Successful Music Video", as well as being the first music video to reach the 14 minute mark. The video was seen more as a mini-movie more so than a video clip featuring a singer or band standing in front of microphones either singing or dancing. It also launched the type of video clips everybody became accustomed to when it came to the iconic Michael Jackson.
The video was very dark, under the setting of a full moon, which most people associate with ghosts, goblins, goons, vampires and wolves. This type of setting suited the video down to the ground and the choreography was also something not seen on a video clip previous to this. The dance moves have been imitated by many, but none more than since Michael Jackson's recent passing.
The Thriller Costume as worn by Michael in the video is one which can be quite easy to copy if you have the inclination for such a thing. The red vinyl jacket matched with red pants were fairly simple in design, but also a black "V" which went from the bottom of the back and looped over the shoulder to finish at the front of the jacket. Doing something similar in cotton can be done with decent effect and will allow everybody to understand what you're trying to pull off.
Another way to get put a Thriller Costume together is to look around second hand shops to see if you can stumble across a similar red jacket and pants outfit. The black "V" should be easy enough to copy by using something like black electrical tape or crepe paper sticky taped on. You may also be able to find a red leather jacket in the stores which could also work well.
You can actually hire these costumes from costume hire places, but the price can be fairly expensive. It can end up being costly by hiring them and you also must return them which leaves you with nothing at the end of the day compared to making/buying your own.
By far, the best way to get your hands on a authentic looking costume is to buy one. There are many choices to buying costumes, but the best way is finding Thriller Costumes that are officially licensed and authentic. You can also buy many accessories like the shiny glove and the black fedora hat. To add that extra flare to the costume, buy a wolf mask and become Michael Jackson once the full moon is out.
"It's close to midnight, and something evil's lurking in the dark....."
