The 3D update to the Thriller graveyard is chilling. The extras detail the casting of the "undead" dancers and the painstaking makeup work that rivaled the original 1983 short film. Staging the Return: The Auditions
The supplemental material, particularly in the initial home media releases, serves as a masterclass in performance and production. The "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal" Vignettes michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1
While the main film focuses on the work, the extras provide a moment for the crew—including director Kenny Ortega and music director Michael Bearden—to speak from the heart. They describe a Michael who was sharp, kind, and surprisingly firmly in control of every musical note and lighting cue. It dispels the rumors of his frailty, showing him instead as a focused "Chief" of his craft. Technical Brilliance: Sound and Light The 3D update to the Thriller graveyard is chilling
Inside the Phenomenon: A Deep Dive into Michael Jackson’s This Is It (2009) Extras The "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal" Vignettes While the
The This Is It extras aren't just "deleted scenes." They are the blueprints of a masterpiece that was never finished. They offer a glimpse into the creative process of a perfectionist who, even in his final weeks, was pushing the boundaries of what live entertainment could be.