The music video for "Thriller" features a scene where Michael Jackson turns into a werewolf, which is a direct reference to the film "The Shining", where Jack Nicholson's character also turns into a werewolf.

The music video for "Like a Prayer" features a scene where Madonna is sitting at a table with 12 apostles, which is a direct reference to the painting "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci.

The music video for "Vogue" features a scene where Madonna is dancing in a field of poppies, which is a direct reference to the film "The Wizard of Oz", where Dorothy dances in a field of poppies.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson is dancing in a fedora and a white suit, which is a direct reference to the film "The Godfather", where Marlon Brando's character, Vito Corleone, also wears a fedora and a white suit.

The music video for "Black or White" features a scene where Michael Jackson is dancing in front of a backdrop of "The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "The Matrix", which was released in 1999.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "Pulp Fiction", which was released in 1994.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "The Lion King", which was released in 1994.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "The Fifth Element", which was released in 1997.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "The Matrix Reloaded", which was released in 2003.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "The Dark Knight", which was released in 2008.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "Inception", which was released in 2010.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "The Avengers", which was released in 2012.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "Guardians of the Galaxy", which was released in 2014.

The music video for "Smooth Criminal" features a scene where Michael Jackson and his dancers perform a dance routine that is inspired by the film "Black Panther", which was released in 2018.