: The signature line "Annie, are you okay?" was inspired by Resusci Anne , the CPR training mannequin used in medical classes. The "Anti-Gravity Lean"

The video's most famous moment—where Jackson and his dancers lean forward at a while keeping their bodies straight—was achieved through a mix of physical prowess and clever engineering.

Michael Jackson's " Smooth Criminal " is a landmark short film released in as the centerpiece of his feature-length movie Moonwalker . Directed by Colin Chilvers and co-choreographed by Jackson and Vincent Paterson , the video is celebrated for its 1930s-inspired "noir" aesthetic and revolutionary dance techniques. Production & Artistic Inspiration