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While only a portion appears in the final song, an extended version of the monologue exists from the original 1982 recording sessions.

Price was offered a choice between a percentage of the album's royalties or a flat $20,000 fee . He famously chose the flat fee, missing out on millions as Thriller became the best-selling album of all time. Available Features and Media Vincent Price Thriller

To achieve the "spine-chilling" effect, Price utilized a deep vocal fry —mimicking the sound of a creaking door—and dramatic pitch shifts to create a sense of unpredictability and instability. While only a portion appears in the final

: An anthology of 20 suspenseful tales originally broadcast on BBC Radio, narrated in Price's "inimitable style." It is available through retailers like Audible and Google Play. Available Features and Media To achieve the "spine-chilling"

: This set includes two of his most famous genre films: the gimmicky thriller House on Haunted Hill (1958) and the post-apocalyptic The Last Man on Earth (1964).