Cape Fear is a timeless tale of terror that has unsettled audiences in every incarnation since author John D. MacDonald first introduced Max Cady in his 1957 novel The Executioners. Since then, the vengeful ex-convict has returned generation after generation to torment the Bowden family in new and increasingly disturbing ways, whether portrayed by Robert Mitchum in the 1962 film or Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese‘s 1991 remake.

Now, Apple TV’s adaptation of Cape Fear reimagines Cady for a modern era, finding fresh ways to exploit the fears of contemporary life, with Javier Bardem stepping into the role of the iconic villain. Inspired by the 1991 film directed by Scorsese and produced by Steven Spielberg, both of whom return as executive producers, the series follows attorneys Anna (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson) as they become the targets of Cady’s ire.

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