Thriller (2018 film)

Thriller is a 2018 American horror-thriller film directed by Dallas Jackson. The film stars Mykelti Williamson, RZA, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Bill Bellamy. The plot revolves around a group of childhood friends in Compton who are haunted by a troubled individual released from prison after serving time for a prank gone wrong. Years earlier, a Halloween prank resulted in the accidental death of a young girl, and Chauncey Page, a socially awkward youth, was blamed and incarcerated. Upon his release, Chauncey returns to their neighborhood during homecoming weekend, and the former friends find themselves terrorized as they suspect him of seeking revenge. The film explores themes of guilt, retribution, and the lasting consequences of childhood mistakes. Thriller was released on Netflix in 2019 and received mixed reviews.