Looking at MJ's 'Scream'

Chapter Ten

I have looked at Michael Jackson's music video for Scream. The video cost 7 million dollars to create and this mostly went into special effects. 

The video shows Michael and Janet in space, away from any harassment and paparazzi. These themes had a big effect on MJ's life. This music video is a dig at the paps because they make him want to Scream.

This is ironic because he is in space, he is able to scream and not let anyone hear him. It is his 'dream' of getting away. The use of cuts, angles and special effects in this video reflect the confusing in MJ's mind and the mess it is. We also see this through his lyrics, he sings about being confused.