Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (official Music Video) May 2026

The video features a chimpanzee, referencing Jackson's pet Bubbles , and specific lighting cues that mirror the original 1988 Smooth Criminal short film. Michael Jackson’s Approval

Directed by Marc Klasfeld , the video is set in a "dirty little backyard" environment in San Fernando, California. The band performs the track while standing in a , surrounded by a crowd of fans in a suburban neighborhood. A Love Letter to MJ Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (Official Music Video)

The "story" of the video is less of a linear narrative and more of a series of visual tributes to Michael Jackson's career. Key references include: The video features a chimpanzee, referencing Jackson's pet

Watch the official music video to see how Alien Ant Farm masterfully blends heavy riffs with classic pop choreography: Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal (Official Music Video) AlienAntFarmVEVO YouTube• Oct 7, 2009 A Love Letter to MJ The "story" of

The band and background actors recreate the famous "anti-gravity lean" and the Moonwalk .