The recurrence of birds, specifically “deathbirds,” is a classic horror convention. In “Visual Style,” Richard Allen says, “In Psycho, the main character, Norman Bates, a psychotic murderer, is not simply likened to birds of prey, but to stuffed birds of prey. … he articulates the key significance of the death bird as the figuration of […]
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Short Analysis of The Birds and Richard Allen’s “Visual Style”
Hitchcock is well-known for his distinct filmography and bold cinematic choices. One rationale for the specific expressionist themes found in his film The Birds (1963) is the exposure of superficiality of an interpretation that is simply psychological (Allen, 46). Meaning, a threat that has an actual physical presence could be perceived as much more horrifying. […]