The Birds is a 1963 horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on a short story by Daphne du Maurier. The film stars Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels, a socialite who follows a handsome lawyer, Mitch Brenner (played by Rod Taylor), to his family home in Bodega Bay, California, to deliver a pair of lovebirds.
However, upon her arrival, Melanie finds that strange bird behavior has been reported in the town. The birds seem to be gathering and are uncharacteristically aggressive. Soon, a series of bird attacks take place, with birds attacking people in increasingly violent ways.
As the attacks escalate, the residents of Bodega Bay struggle to understand what is causing the birds' strange behavior. Melanie and Mitch work together to try and find a solution, but as tensions rise, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary bird attack – something much more sinister is at play.
The Birds was considered a groundbreaking film for its use of innovative special effects and sound design to create a sense of terror and unease. It remains one of Hitchcock's most iconic films, and its impact on the horror genre can still be seen today.