Hitchcock Movie Appraisal

The Birds (Alfred Hitchcock Collection) VHS Tape

This item is a factory-sealed VHS tape of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, 'The Birds,' presented as part of 'The Alfred Hitchcock Collection.' The packaging is typical for a VHS cassette, encased in clear plastic shrink wrap, indicating it is new and unused. The tape's slipcover features prominent artwork from the movie, with a large blue-toned image of Tippi Hedren's eyes and forehead dominating the upper portion. Below her, a smaller image of Rod Taylor (Mitch Brenner) in a brown tweed jacket is visible on the left, looking straight ahead. To his right, an iconic image of a metal play structure teeming with numerous black birds is depicted against a yellowish, ominous sky. The title 'THE BIRDS' is displayed in large, yellow, sans-serif font across the center. Above the title, 'THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK COLLECTION' is written in smaller white text, with a stylized black silhouette of Hitchcock's profile against a red triangular background. In the lower right corner, the 'MCA UNIVERSAL' logo is clearly visible, signifying the distributor. The overall condition appears excellent due to the factory seal, suggesting no wear, tears, or damage to the actual slipcover. The colors on the cover are vibrant and show no signs of fading. This VHS tape likely dates from the late 1980s to early 2000s, aligning with the peak popularity and production period of VHS tapes, and specifically with home video re-releases of classic films. The craftsmanship is standard for mass-produced media packaging of that era.