Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds remains a defining moment in horror cinema, blending psychological tension with visceral threat. This 1963 classic, famed for its groundbreaking special effects and chilling score, explores humanity’s precarious relationship with nature. The film's portrayal of an idyllic coastal town besieged by unexplained avian attacks captures the audience’s imagination, making it a must-see on the big screen. The moment when the birds gather ominously on the playground swings is etched in cinematic history, elevating the tension to unbearable heights. Though it was initially met with mixed reviews, The Birds grossed over $11 million in the US, proving its lasting impact. As Hitchcock famously stated, "The only thing that can kill a bird is another bird," highlighting the film’s unsettling themes. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects, it remains a masterclass in suspense. Organising a screening of The Birds will transport your audience into a realm of pure tension and artistry, making for an unforgettable cinema experience. Don’t miss the chance to bring this iconic thriller back to the big screen.
Create a screening
Screenwave helps film fans bring classic, cult, and fan-favourite films back to local cinemas. Anyone can start a screening, share it, and invite others to back it. Once the funding target is reached, Genesis Cinema confirms the date.
Alfred Hitchcock made The Birds for one reason — to be seen on the biggest screen possible. The kind of film that loses something on a laptop, a tablet, or even a TV. 2h 0m that deserve your full attention and a darkened room. See it properly or don't see it at all.
So create a screening. Bring your mates, your family, your colleagues, your neighbours, that friend who's never seen it and needs to. Pack the seats with people who get it — or people who are about to. This is your cinema. Your film. Your night. Make it one to remember.
Genesis is a family-run, independent cinema and arts venue in the heart of London's East End — committed to showing the best in independent and mainstream film, supporting local artists, and giving the community a genuinely great place to watch movies. Exactly the kind of cinema Screenwave was built for.
Genesis Cinema in Whitechapel is one of London's most beloved independent cinemas — five screens, nearly 1,000 seats, and a programme that runs from blockbusters to cult classics. Two screens even have boutique sofa seating. The kind of place a Screenwave screening was made for.
Multiple Screens
4K / Digital Projection
Surround Sound (Dolby 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos)
Reserved Seating
Accessible Seating / Wheelchair Spaces
Hearing Assistance (Induction Loop / Headsets)
Step-free Access
Toilets / Accessible Toilets
Alcohol licence
Easiest by tube to Whitechapel Station, or hop on the 25 or 205 bus — both stop right on Mile End Road.
Limited Parking at Anchor Retail Car Park
No — Screenwave screenings are public, community events open to everyone.
Yes — creating a screening costs just
The screening doesn't go ahead and all backers are refunded.
Most screenings have a funding target of around £12.00, which covers the cost of bringing the film to the cinema. The total is shared between everyone who backs it.
You suggest a proposed date, which is confirmed once the screening is funded and agreed with the cinema.
Choose a film you'd love to see at the cinema.
When enough people support it, we book the cinema and secure the rights.
The screening goes ahead — or you get a 100% refund if it doesn't.
