This suspenseful thriller remains a definitive work in the horror and suspense genres, moving away from typical supernatural tropes to turn everyday creatures into a terrifying threat.
: Over 3,200 birds were trained for the film. Ravens were considered the cleverest, while seagulls were noted as the most vicious.
: The movie explores themes of love and violence, with the birds' behavior often mirroring the internal development of the characters' relationships. It is also seen as a symbolic representation of a sudden "disorder of nature's machinery".
: Hitchcock chose Bodega Bay for its fog and skyline, though he famously struggled when the weather remained too sunny during shooting.