Review of The Birds (1963) by Josh Larsen for LarsenOnFilm — 04 Oct 1974
If this works at all it’s because of the sound design: the cacophony of squawks and flapping over the opening credits, followed by incessant tapping, screeching, chirping, fluttering – sometimes in scenes where no birds are present.
And then the occasional shock of silence, which is eerier still.
You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.
This review of The Birds (1963) was written by Josh Larsen and published by LarsenOnFilm on 04 Oct 1974.
The Birds has generally received very positive reviews.
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