ABOVE: Too strange for words: an Indian tribute to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video. (There’s also a version with made-up English subtitles–but it’s not a translation, it’s a parody…of a parody.Yup.)

When Michael Jackson first released his film-like, 14-minute-long,  “Thriller” music video, it was a smash hit.

While MJ has passed on, the dancing zombies will always be with us, thanks to an endless stream of tributes to this iconic 1983 music video.

The latest “Thriller”-style video to grab our attention (and the attention of tons of YouTubers) is for an Indian song.  The wild video is almost too strange to explain, so just check it out above and witness the warped Bollywood zombie weirdness for yourself.

If you can’t get enough “Thriller” tributes, you’ll also want to check out 30 Rock star/former SNL cast member Tracy Morgan’s  “Thriller” parody, “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah,” as well as, the classic reenactment the “Thriller” video performed by inmates in a Philippine prison (video below).

Although they didn’t do the full “Thriller” routine, there were some interesting performances during American Idol’s Michael Jackson Tribute (it’s worth checking out, just to see why the Adam Lambert/Kris Allen fans are still arguing over the performances).

And, if you’re looking for a more serious MJ tribute, there were some moving performances during Michael Jackson’s public memorial.

What’s your favorite MJ tribute or parody?

BELOW: Video of over 1,000 inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Cebu, Philippines performing Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance routine. Continue reading »