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01 / Solo
Lead the zombie dance
One person leads a zombie crowd through the shoulder shrugs, arm swings, and side steps.
The Thriller dance trend
Thriller
Dance AI
A Thriller dance video with you, your friends, or your pet in the lead. Pick a template to see the moves and the photos you'll need.
Solo Group Pets
Video creation is coming soon. Preview the templates below.
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Pick a template Generation coming soon
Pick your Thriller dance template
Just you, a friend or two, or your cat or dog. Choose who dances.
Photos you'll need
One clear photo of one person, with their whole body in view.
Face the camera. Use even light and keep your face, hands, and feet in view.Watch the videos
Videos from other creators show the style. Photo uploads and video creation are coming soon.
Watch the videos
See the Thriller dance in action
A person, a dance crew, or a cat in a red jacket. Watch how each one makes the Thriller moves their own.
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02 / Group
Dance with your friends
A dance crew hits the steps together. This is a real performance; our Group template is planned for two or three people.
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03 / Pets
Let your cat take the lead
A cat in a red jacket dances with a skeleton cat and a ghost cat. All three stand and move like people.
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04 / Dog dance
Your dog leads the dance
A dog takes the lead in this AI dance edit, shared by @missievelez79. The clip also credits sundae_joayo.
These videos come from other creators, not our generator. Each one links to its TikTok post. The group video shows a real dance crew; the other clips are AI edits. All previews are muted.
About the trend
What is Thriller Dance AI?
Thriller Dance AI is an upcoming tool for making Thriller dance videos from photos. Solo puts one person in the lead. Group is for two or three people dancing together. Pets turns your cat or dog into an animated dancer that stands on two legs.
The dance comes from Michael Jackson's Thriller video: hunched shoulders, sharp head turns, raised claw hands, and steps from side to side. Those moves make it easy to recognize, even when someone new takes the lead.
For now, you can watch the previews, choose a template, and read the photo tips. Want to film the dance yourself? Our Thriller dance tutorial breaks down the moves so you can practice one at a time.
Read about the Thriller character swap trendThe dance moves
The moves that make it Thriller
- 01Zombie walkSlow, dragging steps with a hunched back and loose arms.
- 02Head snapsSharp head drops and tilts while the body stays still.
- 03Shoulder shrugsShoulders pop up and drop on the beat, arms hanging.
- 04Claw handsBent fingers raised beside the face, reaching out like a monster.
- 05Lean and arm swingA deep side lean while both arms swing across the body.
- 06Side shuffleWide, bent-knee steps traveling sideways, claws up.
- 07Final poseLow, wide stance facing the camera with claws and a last shrug.
How it works
How to make a Thriller dance AI video
Video creation is coming soon. Here's how it will work.
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Pick a template
Choose Solo for yourself, Group for two or three people, or Pets for your cat or dog. Watch the preview to see the dance and style.
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Add your photos
Use a clear photo with the face and body visible. For Group, a separate photo of each person helps show who is who.
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Watch and share
Check the face, hands, feet, and dance moves before you save your video. When you post, choose music from the app's library and keep any required AI label.
Ideas
Who will lead your Thriller dance?
You, a friend, or a cat in a costume. Pick a template and start planning your Halloween post, birthday surprise, or group-chat joke.
Find your templateYour Halloween costume
Take the lead in your Halloween costume. Use a full-body shot so your face, outfit, and pose are clear.
Friends and couples
Plan a dance with your partner or a friend. Group is being designed for two or three people, with a clear photo for each dancer.
Cats and dogs
Give your pet a Halloween dance. Pets uses an animated cat or dog that stands on two legs and dances like a person.
Birthday surprises
With their permission, make a friend the star of a zombie dance for their birthday. A costume photo gives it a Halloween twist.
The group chat
Pick a friend who loves a good joke and plan a dance to share in the chat. Choose a photo with their permission.
Your own dance video
Prefer to do the moves yourself? Follow the tutorial, practice slowly, and film your own version with friends.
Guide & Blog
Learn the dance and the story behind it
Use Guide to learn the steps and plan an edit. Visit Blog for the story behind the dance.
01 Guide · Learn the moves
Thriller dance tutorial
Follow eight Thrill The World lessons, real TikTok teachers, or a simplified beginner routine. Pick one version and practice along.
Read the guide 02 Guide · The TikTok trendThriller dance character swap
See how people put a new person in a dance video. Learn what can change and what to check before you share.
Read the guide 03 Blog · The historyMichael Jackson's Thriller dance
Find out who created the dance, how the 1983 video was made, and why people still dance it every Halloween.
Read the storyFAQ
Thriller Dance AI FAQs
What is Thriller Dance AI?
Thriller Dance AI is an upcoming tool for turning photos into Thriller dance videos. Solo is for one person, Group is for two or three people, and Pets is for an animated cat or dog. You can preview all three here.
Can I make a video now?
Not yet. You can watch the previews, compare templates, and read the guides. Photo uploads and video creation are coming soon.
What is the difference between Solo, Group, and Pets?
Solo features one person. Group is for two or three people dancing together. Pets uses an animated cat or dog that stands and dances like a person. Pick the one that matches who you want in the video.
What photos work best?
Clear photos in even light, with the face and body visible. For Group, use a separate photo of each person, or a photo where everyone stands apart. For Pets, show the face, ears, body, and markings.
Can my cat or dog do the Thriller dance?
That is the plan for Pets. Your photo will be used to create an animated version of your pet, standing on two legs and doing the dance. The cat and dog videos show the style we are working toward.
Are these videos made with Thriller Dance AI?
No. They are videos from other creators, and each preview links to its TikTok post. They show the dance and style. We will add examples made with our generator as it is developed and tested.
Will the background stay the same?
It may change. The previews do not promise the same street, camera angle, or background dancers in your result. Group is planned for two or three people, rather than everyone in a crowd.
Is Thriller Dance AI free?
Watching the previews and reading the guides is free. Prices for making videos have not been announced. This preview does not take payments or ask for photo uploads.
Do I need CapCut or TikTok?
No app is needed to browse this site. You can watch the previews and read the guides in your browser. The source links open on TikTok, and our own video generator is still in development.
Is the Thriller song included?
The previews here are muted. We do not offer the original song as a download. When you post a dance video, choose a sound from TikTok or Instagram's music library and follow that app's rules.
How can I learn the Thriller dance?
Follow a teacher one section at a time. Our Thriller dance tutorial brings together Thrill The World's eight lessons, TikTok teachers, and a simplified beginner routine. Choose one version, practice slowly, then film your own dance.
Is this an official Michael Jackson project?
No. Thriller Dance AI is an independent fan project. We are not affiliated with Michael Jackson's estate, Sony Music, TikTok, CapCut, or ByteDance. Our Thriller dance history guide explains where the original dance came from.