The Birds

Overview

Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year: Actress (1963)
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Visual Effects (1964)
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Box office
Grossed $11.5M worldwide, about 4.6 times its $2.5M budget
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Based on
Based on The Birds
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Filming locations
Filmed in San Francisco, California and Bodega
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Setting
Set in California and San Francisco
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Sequels
Followed by The Birds II: Land's End
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Collection
Part of The Birds Collection
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