The Birds (1963) — Screenplay
A socialite pursuing a lawyer in a coastal town faces a relentless, unexplained avian assault that threatens everyone in Bodega Bay.
- Written by
- Evan Hunter, Daphne Du Maurier
- Genre
- Drama, Romance, Horror, Mystery
- Length
- 174 pages
Study this script for its masterful escalation of tension, transforming a romantic pursuit into a survival nightmare without a clear villain. The dialogue-driven character dynamics and the slow-burn pacing create a haunting atmosphere that keeps readers off balance. Observe how the writer uses everyday settings to make the extraordinary feel terrifyingly plausible.
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