Director John Landis , Michael Jackson made `` Thriller '' video 25 years ago . Landis claims 1983 contract gives him 50 percent of net profits from video . Landis , best known as director of `` Animal House '' and `` An American Werewolf in London , '' made the song into a short horror movie , complete with Vincent Price adding narration . Jackson `` wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits , '' suit says . Comment:
Director John Landis , Michael Jackson made `` Thriller '' video 25 years ago . Landis claims 1983 contract gives him 50 percent of net profits from video . Jackson `` wrongfully refused to pay or account for such profits , '' suit says . Comment: