Vincent Price Thriller (COMPLETE)

Price was offered a choice between a percentage of the album's royalties or a flat $20,000 fee . He famously chose the flat fee, missing out on millions as Thriller became the best-selling album of all time. Available Features and Media

: An anthology of 20 suspenseful tales originally broadcast on BBC Radio, narrated in Price's "inimitable style." It is available through retailers like Audible and Google Play.

Vincent Price ’s contribution to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" is one of the most iconic "deep features" in music history, providing the chilling spoken-word narration and signature evil laugh that concludes the track. The "Thriller" Narration Vincent Price Thriller

Price recorded his entire performance in just two takes . Producers originally considered having him write his own lines, but songwriter Rod Temperton ended up penning the rap while Price was in a taxi on his way to the studio.

While only a portion appears in the final song, an extended version of the monologue exists from the original 1982 recording sessions. Price was offered a choice between a percentage

: This set includes two of his most famous genre films: the gimmicky thriller House on Haunted Hill (1958) and the post-apocalyptic The Last Man on Earth (1964).

: You can find the specific vocal-only excerpts of his "Thriller" session on music platforms, showcasing his raw performance without the backing track. While only a portion appears in the final

To achieve the "spine-chilling" effect, Price utilized a deep vocal fry —mimicking the sound of a creaking door—and dramatic pitch shifts to create a sense of unpredictability and instability.