Hitchcock invented the bird apocalypse before zombies were cool. Fight me.
This documentary short explores the origins of the monster movie and how Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" (1963) fits in the genre.
Writing
John Carpenter and Joe Dante geeking out? Chef's kiss.
Director
Marian Mansi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
John Carpenter literally wrote the book on apocalyptic horror before making Halloween—his bird opinions carry WEIGHT.
The documentary argues Hitchcock turned nature itself into the monster, predating Jaws' 'don't go in the water' by over a decade. Spielberg who?
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