The story begins as an innocuous romantic triangle involving wealthy, spoiled Tippi Hedren, handsome Rod Taylor, and schoolteacher Suzanne Pleshette. The human story begins in a San Francisco pet shop and culminates at the home of Taylors mother (Jessica Tandy) at Bodega Bay, where the characters sense of security is slowly eroded by the curious behavior of the birds in the area. At first, its no more than a sea gull swooping down and pecking at Tippis head. Things take a truly ugly turn when hundreds of birds converge on a childrens party. There is never an explanation as to why the birds have run amok, but once the onslaught begins, theres virtually no letup. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide