The Birds (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Birds |
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| Directed by | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Produced by | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Screenplay by | Evan Hunter |
| Starring | Rod Taylor Jessica Tandy Suzanne Pleshette Tippi Hedren |
| Music by | Oskar Sala Remi Gassmann Bernard Herrmann |
| Cinematography | Robert Burks, ASC |
| Editing by | George Tomasini |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | March 28, 1963 |
| Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $3.5 million |
| Money made | $11,403,529 |
The Birds is a famous American horror movie from 1963. It was directed by the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. The story takes place in San Francisco, California, and a small coastal town nearby. This movie is known for its suspenseful plot where birds suddenly start attacking people for no clear reason. It's a classic film that shows how scary nature can be when it turns against humans.
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The Story of The Birds
The movie begins with a young woman named Melanie Daniels. She meets a lawyer, Mitch Brenner, in a pet shop in San Francisco. Melanie decides to follow Mitch to his family home in Bodega Bay, a quiet town by the sea. She wants to surprise him with two lovebirds.
First Attacks Begin
Soon after Melanie arrives, strange things start to happen. A seagull attacks her head, and then more birds gather. At first, people don't think much of it. But the attacks quickly become more serious and organized. Crows attack children at a school, and seagulls attack people in the town.
Escalating Bird Attacks
The birds' behavior becomes more violent and mysterious. They attack homes, cars, and even entire towns. The people of Bodega Bay are trapped and terrified. They try to fight back, but the birds are too many and too powerful. The movie focuses on Melanie, Mitch, his mother Lydia, and his younger sister Cathy as they try to survive the terrifying bird attacks.
Who Made The Birds?
This movie was directed by Alfred Hitchcock, who is famous for his suspense and thriller films. He was also one of the producers. The story for the movie came from a short story called The Birds by Daphne du Maurier.
Main Actors in the Film
The movie stars several well-known actors. Tippi Hedren plays Melanie Daniels, the main character. Rod Taylor plays Mitch Brenner. Jessica Tandy plays Mitch's mother, Lydia Brenner. Suzanne Pleshette also appears as Annie Hayworth.
Music and Sounds
Unlike most movies, The Birds does not have a traditional musical score. Instead, it uses electronic sounds and bird noises to create a very scary atmosphere. These sounds were created by Oskar Sala and Remi Gassmann using a special electronic instrument called the Mixtur-Trautonium. This made the movie feel even more unsettling and unique.
Why is The Birds Important?
The Birds is considered a classic horror film. It's known for its unique way of building suspense without much dialogue. The movie explores themes of nature, fear, and human helplessness. It made people think about what might happen if animals suddenly turned on humans. It also showed how special effects could be used to create truly terrifying scenes.
See also
In Spanish: Los pájaros para niños
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Many of the sound effects were created on the Mixtur-Trautonium, an electronic musical instrument developed by Oskar Sala.
