A closer look at "The Birds"

Alfred Hitchcock was one of the few directors that could make a film about birds genuinely frightening. He succeeded in a major way. "The Birds" is simply one of the most suspenseful movies involving killer animals in the history of film. Hitchcock builds the suspense and tension with every scene. There are many memorable scenes in the picture most notably the scene involving the birds gathering on the school playground jungle gym. Hitchcock was a master of suspense and "The Birds" represents one of his finest suspense movies. What are your thoughts on "The Birds?"