Teaser Trailer for SING: THRILLER, an Animated Halloween Special Now on Netflix
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for an animated Halloween short titled Sing: Thriller, which is a fun zombie horror special set in the world of Sing.
The special is based on the short film Michael Jackson's Thriller with music and lyrics by Rod Temperton.
In the short, “After staging a spectacular version of Michael Jackson's ‘Thriller’ song at the New Moon Theatre, Buster Moon and the cast of Sing leave to celebrate at Clay Calloway's Halloween party.
“But when our heroes arrive at the party they discover a mysterious, multi-colored ooze has transformed Clay and his guests into dancing freaks.”
The short comes from Illumination Animation and Chris Meledandri said in a statement: "There are very few songs that have made as tremendous of a cultural impact as Thriller. With its infectious rhythm, iconic dance moves, and unforgettable beat, it continues to inspire people across generations.
“Our new short film, featuring the beloved characters from Sing, aims to enchant those who know and love the classic while inviting new audiences to discover it in a fun and exciting way. It's a timeless celebration of music, creativity, and joy for people all around the world." –
The movie was directed by Garth Jennings (Sing) and he said: "I don’t know if it is possible to enjoy making anything as much as I have done while working on Sing: Thriller.
“Our awesome cast & team of geniuses at Illumination have gone above & beyond to take one of the biggest hits of all time and concoct a new and very special treat for Halloween."
The special stars Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, Tori Kelly as Meena, Nick Kroll as Gunter, Scarlett Johansson as Ash, Taron Egerton as Johnny, Garth Jennings as Miss Crawly.
Sing: Thriller is streaming on Netflix right now.
