In a picturesque coastal town in California, the usual calm is disrupted when strange birds begin to attack the residents for no apparent reason. The story follows Melanie Daniels, a young and affluent socialite from San Francisco, who decides to visit a handsome lawyer, Mitch Brenner, after a chance encounter in a pet shop. With the intention of playing a prank on him, Melanie heads to the quiet town of Bodega Bay, unaware that her arrival will unleash a series of chilling events.
As Melanie settles into Mitch's house with his sister, the atmosphere becomes unsettling. Flocks of birds begin to appear that, at first, seem harmless, but soon turn into furious antagonists, attacking the townspeople with a degree of violence that defies logic. The tension rises, and the characters are forced to confront not only the birds but also their own fears and hidden traumas.
Amid the chaos, the relationships between Melanie, Mitch, and his family become complicated. As the town descends into panic and mistrust, madness erupts, and the struggle for survival turns into a desperate battle. This intriguing and disturbing plot, which blends suspense with horror, invites viewers to question the very nature of the attacks and the connection between humans and their environment.