Eight-year-old impresses world with 'Thriller' dance on holiday

This eight-year-old has 'thrilled' Michael Jackson fans from all over the world thanks to a holiday video released on Facebook.

The Aspects Holidays Resort in St. Ives, Cornwall, holds a webcam talent contest, challenging people to give their best performance on the street.

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Eight-year-old William Ryan asked his mother to play Michael Jackson's Thriller on her phone while he showed off his moves.

The video was later posted on the resort's Facebook page and William was announced as the winner.

William has autism and he struggles to communicate, but after his dad showed him the famous music video a year and a half ago and William watched it over and over to learn every move.

William won the webcam contest, taking home a basket full of goodies as well as a free week's stay at the resort for him and his family.

The video has been viewed more than 180,000 times on Facebook and has also earned William international fame.