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1963 · 119 min · NR

The Birds

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Horror, Thriller

The Birds (1963) is a Horror film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock set in Bodega Bay during the 1960s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated NR.

A creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of man vs nature run throughout.

Cinematography
Robert Burks
Cast
Tippi HedrenRod TaylorJessica TandySuzanne PleshetteVeronica CartwrightEthel GriffiesCharles McGrawRuth McDevitt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Bodega Bay
Setting
Coastal SeaRural
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
Man Vs Nature
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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