"Stan Winston, a multiple Academy Award winner, is the world's foremost creator of creatures, the common denominator who has linked some of the cinema's most innovative and accomplished character designs. From 'The Terminator' and the extra-terrestrial predators of 'Aliens' to the amazing dinosaurs of 'Jurassic Park' and the fanciful character of 'Edward Scissorhands,' Winston has wond a record number of awards for his achievements.
A hallmark of Winston's genius is his mastery of new technologies and ability to advance them to a new level. In 1993, he partnered with director James Cameron and former ILM principal Scott Ross in the creation of Digital Domain, a computer-effects company headquartered in Venice, California.
In 1996, Winston deirected Michael Jackson in 'Ghosts' for which he combined his creativity and talents in creature design and special effects for a frightening and entertaining combination of film, music and dance."--taken from the "Ghosts" program.

"In the simpliest description, 'Ghosts' is Michael Jackson's newest 'Thriller'. It shows Michael as you've never seen him before"--Stan Winston, from the "Ghosts" program.

All dance sequences conceived and staged by Michael Jackson.

Choreography by Michael Jackson, Lavelle Smith, Travis Payne and Barry Lather

Choreography consultants: Bruno "Taco" Falcon and Jeffery Daniels

Special visual effects and digital animation by Digital Domain- Venice, California

Addtional digital effects by Pacific Data Images- Palo Alto, California

Matte paintings by Syd Dutton and Bill Taylor, A.S.C.- Illusion Arts, Inc.

Make-up and animatronic effects designed and created at Stan Winston Studio

Mayor make-up designer and key artist: Richie Alonzo
Mayor make-up artist: Nick Marra
Michael Jackson ghoul make-up: Mike Smithson
Ghoul make-up artist and designer: Bruce Spaulding Fuller

QUOTES:

"Hello! *clap, clap* Game time!"---Michael Jackson

"You are trying to scare me. I guess I have no choice, I guess I have to scare you."---Michael Jackson

"You're strange. I don't like you...you're scaring these kids, living up here all alone."---Mayor

"Are we going somewhere? Hello! It's too late, you're my guests. And by the way, did I tell you I wasn't alone.....Meet the family."---Michael Jackson

"Did I scare ya'?"---Michael Jackson (submitted by Hans Jenson in the MJIFC Chat)

"Is this scary?"---Michael Jackson (submitted by Renee Flemming from the MJIFC Chat)

  Fan Thoughts:

Ok...here are my thoughts on "Ghosts". I though it was really good! I waited a long time before I got to finally see it. And I was definately pleased when I did get to see it. I watched it at least 5 times in a row after I got it in the mail. I was impressed by MJ's acting ability. He did ok in "Moonwalker" but he did even better in "Ghosts". (They say you get better as you get older....lol). And the dancing was amazing (as always)! I can't wait for the Edgar Allen Poe movie now!!!--Danielle aka DaniR (Webmistress)

"Slightly childish but great choreography in dancing. Good effects too."--Slim_Saty (from MJIFC Chat)

"While I feel that Ghosts is a perfect artistic accomplishment with every picture, every sound and every gesture just in the right places, I do not agree with Michael's attitude in this film. He is not satisfied with merely making a point about not being the freak he is depicted as. Instead, he drives this message home far beyond making the point. It is the perfect concept of revenge: be hurt and hurt them too. There is no forgiveness in GHOSTS and for that reason I cannot enjoy it."--Olympia (from MJIFC Chat)

"okay, just quickly...my fave part (this probably sounds bad,but)is when he say's "you still want me to go....fine then, i'll go"....and then pounds his fists into the ground......it's such a strong,powerful part of the film...it makes you really feel his pain and understand him...."--a.dangerous.one (from MJIFC Chat)"

"I think that Ghosts is incredible, especially the 2Bad dance sequence. :) My fave quote is...hmm, let me think...Nup, can't pick a favorite- sorry. :)"--Katie#7 (from MJIFC Chat")

"My little cousins saw that part and every know and then they stick their fingers in their eyes and in thier mouth and say 'Is dis scarwy'"--Renee Flemming (from MJIFC Chat)

"My Opinions on "Ghosts". Well for start I can say that the movie is great with all of those special effects and MJ's songs. The story line is like MJ's life in some magic world, but there still is some of the caracteristics of MJ's life in it to make it fun to see if they really hapen in the future. I'm talking about the fact that you can see the movie in a way that the normal valley people are norma people and kids are us the fans and that mayor is Tabloid, MJ is MJ of cource in this. :o) It's great to see MJ scare the heck out of mayor tabloid guy. *lol* "--Sini (from the KOP Message Board)

"Ghosts is just ABSOLUUUUTELY AWESOME!!! BRILLIANT!!! My favorite quotes from the movie..Uhm...You want me to quote the whole script...LOL!! I especially love "Anybody here like games?? HELLO!! *clap clap* GAME TIME!!!(MJ's eyes at that part...BRILLIANT!!!)" or "ARE YOU SCARED YET???" or what about "I don't play games with feraks....There's no need to be rude..." or "It's too late...you're my guests...and by the way...did I tell you I wasn't alone....MEET THE FAMILY!!" OOOH I just love that movie!! Or what about "You ARE trying to scare me...I guess I have no choice...Guess I have to scare YOU...*clears his throat*...Tell me... do you think this is scary...*pulls a face*...That is rediculous...It's not funny...Okay fine...what about this one....That scare you?....It's time for you to go...IS THIS SCARY...????!!!" LOL!! That is a BRILLIANT movie!! Or what about "Who's weird now...who's the freak now...freaky boy...freak circus freak..WHO'S SCARY!!!" LOL!! I told ya..I could ju...(continued)...I told ya..I could just quote the whole script...teeHee!!"--Summer (from the KOP Message Board)

"I rushed out and bought the Box set the day it came out, only watched it once. Scared I'd wear it out. So now I have the vid on its own to watch to my hearts content. God he's good in Ghosts. I love the bit when he's the skeleton and he's got the sparkly socks and loafers on still. LOL."--Blues Away

"GHOSTS is a wicked film i loved every second of it.. the graphics are great, the make up effects are brilliant, and the dance moves are DARK MAN!!!! Wooo HOO! 10/10 from me!, hope Mike does more stuff like this, its great to see him doing other stuff too!"--Rav_e