14. Michael’s Infamous Red Outfit Came From Director, John Landis’, Wife

The famous red costume actually came from Landis’ wife Deborah. She said she wanted to make an outfit for Jackson that would make him “absolutely pop off the screen,” especially during the famous dance scene with the dark and dreary zombies. Mrs. Landis also thought the wide shoulders from the “V” design of the jacket “would make Michael more virile.” Deborah only made two of the memorable red V-style jackets.