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The Birds
Picture the setting of a warm day in San Francisco, in a bird shop. This is where the story of The Birds begins. Called the scariest film of 1963, Alfred Hitchcock did a phenomenal job directing and casting this movie. On the cutting edge of technology for his time, Hitchcock delivers a truly scary and possibly disturbing film while using lesser known actors, no musical score whatsoever, and a great setting with great effects.
Melanie Daniels, a gorgeous young socialite played by Tippi Hedren is the leading lady in this horrifying film. When we first see her, she is on her way to pick up a bird that she purchased for her Aunt Tessa. While waiting for the shopkeeper to arrive, she runs into the successful lawyer, Mitch Brenner, who is portrayed by Rod Taylor. He knows who she is and proceeds to ask her if they sell any lovebirds. He wants them for a gift for his little sister for her birthday. Melanie leads him around the store, pointing at different birds and pretty......

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