Birds, The (1963)
The Birds is one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most unsettling achievements, transforming everyday nature into a source of pure, inexplicable terror. Released in 1963 and loosely based on Daphne du Maurier’s short story, the film abandons traditional musical scoring in favor of stark sound design, amplifying its atmosphere of dread and marking a bold evolution in Hitchcock’s suspense filmmaking.
An iconic image starring Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, and introducing Tippi Hedren. This striking design juxtaposes graphic menace with clean mid-century layout, featuring a screaming figure under attack as birds scatter violently across the composition. The inclusion of Hitchcock himself, paired with his chilling quote, adds a self-aware promotional touch that heightens anticipation. With its bold imagery, unsettling color accents, and masterful balance of elegance and terror, the poster is regarded as one of Hitchcock’s most memorable marketing pieces.
- Year: 1963
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Folded
- Type: Original One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: W3364
