Apple TV’s Cape Fear takes the time-tested tale of terror in an unexpected direction, blending suspense, psychological drama, and complex characters into a gripping modern reinvention. And at its center is a family forced to confront the consequences of long-buried secrets.
Created by showrunner Nick Antosca and inspired by Martin Scorsese‘s 1991 thriller starring Robert De Niro, the new series shifts the focus beyond Max Cady’s quest for revenge. Now played by Javier Bardem, sporting unnerving contact lenses and a collection of new tattoos, Cady remains a terrifying presence, but the story also turns its attention to the morally complicated lives of the people who helped put him behind bars. Warning: Spoilers for the Season 1 Episode 1 “Fingers and Toes” ahead.
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