S1:E12 - Thanksgiving Special: The Birds by Daphne du Maurier (1963 Film)

Happy Thanksgiving, listeners! This year, we’re trading turkey for terror as we dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1963 thriller The Birds, based on Daphne du Maurier’s chilling novella.

Join us as we pick apart the bird-filled chaos, discuss how a simple story became a cinematic masterpiece, and marvel at Hitchcock’s knack for making seagulls absolutely terrifying. We’ll also chat about the differences between the book and the film, explore the deeper themes hidden beneath the feathers, and share our own theories about nature’s revolt. Whether you're a fan of Hitchcock’s suspense or du Maurier’s literary brilliance, this episode will have you cawing for more.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Content Warnings: Animal violence/violence against animals, death/implied death of children, blood and gore, psychological distress, isolation, jump scares, sexism

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• The Birds by Daphne du Maurier
• The Birds (1963 Film)

Question of the Episode:

• How long do you think you would have lasted in the avian apocalypse?

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(00:59) Synopsis

(01:28) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Reviews (Book)

(03:26) Ratings and Non-Spoiler Reviews (Movie)

(08:05) Book vs Movie Breakdown

(1:14:39) Question of the Episode