17 Most Spooktacular Moments From Michael Jackson's Thriller

15. Rick Baker’s Creature Effects

Something I learned while doing research for this article is that Michael doesn't transform into a Werewolf, but rather a Werecat. Most likely a beautiful black and white Were-Siberian if I had to guess.

Regardless, he got the best werewolf effects guy in the biz to turn him into this vicious kitty. As if you’re not familiar with Rick Baker, he’s the guy who basically invented werewolf transformations, lending his expertise to classics like An American Werewolf In London, The Howling, Wolf, Werewolf, The Wolfman, and of course, Norbit.