The short film is based on Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller" from his 1982 album of the same name. A theater troupe's "Thriller" performance goes awry when partygoers transform into zombie dancers after exposure to a mysterious ooze.
After staging a spectacular version of Thriller at the New Moon Theatre, Buster Moon and the cast of Sing leave to celebrate at Clay Calloway's Halloween party. But when our heroes arrive at the party they discover a mysterious, multi-colored ooze has transformed Clay and his guests into dancing freaks.