Thriller Night

Thriller Night reimagines a fairy tale world as a cheeky tribute to Michael Jackson. Donkey breaks into song while Shrek and friends watch, turning a moonlit moment into a playful horror comedy. The enchanted cast from a familiar kingdom is drawn into a choreographed sequence that mixes spooky vibes with sharp jokes. The tone stays breezy and fast, leaning on visual gags, musical cues, and the punchy energy of a pop hit. This isn’t meant to be a serious thriller, but the parody keeps a wink in its eye and a spooky smile on the faces of fans of both animation and music. Viewers who know the original films will spot playful nods throughout. Its humor lands with easy warmth.

Directed by Sean Bishop and Gary Trousdale, Thriller Night is an animated short that riffs on Michael Jackson's Thriller using Shrek style characters and a horror tone. The project is credited to creators Tom Shannon, Elaine Rogan, and Mark Walton.

Audience reception sits around a mid-range score with light enthusiasm for its cast and concept. The piece blends humor with horror and music, satirizing familiar fairy tale icons while paying homage to a viral music video. It leans into nostalgia and affectionate parody rather than scare that shaped dance culture.

Box office information for Thriller Night is not publicly available. It appears to be a niche animated short rather than a wide release, so it did not chart in mainstream markets or accumulate conventional cinema earnings in limited venues worldwide.

No major awards or nominations are documented for Thriller Night. Given its niche, fan art style and short format, it did not pursue typical festival circuits or competitive accolades. The project is often cited for creativity and fan driven cross pollination rather than industry recognition, by critics and enthusiasts alike.