Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds

WHAT

The Birds is a 1963 American natural horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released by Universal Pictures and starring Jessica Tandy, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, and introducing Tippi Hedren in her film debut.

Loosely based on the 1952 short story of the same name by Daphne du Maurier, it focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days. The screenplay is by Evan Hunter, who was told by Hitchcock to develop new characters and a more elaborate plot while keeping du Maurier's title and concept of unexplained bird attacks.

While it initially received mixed reviews when originally released, its reputation improved over time and it has since been considered to be one of the greatest horror films of all time.

WHO

A wealthy San Francisco socialite (Tippi Hedren) follows her love interest (Rod Taylor) to the quiet seaside town of Bodega Bay—only to find herself trapped in one of cinema’s most chilling nightmares. Without warning, flocks of birds begin to attack the townspeople in waves of inexplicable, escalating terror.

WHERE

Step into Gosford Cinema for this Hitchcock horror classic and experience it on the big screen, surrounded by fellow film lovers. Sip on cocktails, indulge in Beau’s Burgers servin’ up the Milk Bar vibez and revel in the atmosphere that’s part old-school drive-in, part intimate Artcinema club. It’s the perfect night out for horror buffs, film nerds, date nights, mates, soloists and anyone who loves a good scream.

With a cast including Suzanne Pleshette and Jessica Tandy, The Birds has endured as a cult masterpiece—renowned for its suspense, groundbreaking effects, and hauntingly unresolved ending.

• Year: 1963
• Rating: PG-13
• Runtime: 1h 59m
• Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Come share the thrills, the screams, and the love of classic cinema at Gosford Cinema.

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