Vincent Price - Thriller

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

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 Vincent Price Thriller

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. Vincent Price Thriller