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:
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 . Jackson 's lawyers have not responded .