Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' Adaptation Gets Mixed Reviews
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Daniel Fienberg · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
AI-generated summary based on The Hollywood Reporter — Movies · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Apple TV's 'Cape Fear' is a 10-hour episodic adaptation of the 1991 Martin Scorsese film.
- The series stars Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Lily Collias.
- Created by Nick Antosca, the show has been described as excessive and sporadically entertaining.
- Reactions to the adaptation are mixed, with some finding it engaging and others criticizing its over-the-top approach.
Apple TV's 10-hour episodic adaptation of Martin Scorsese's 1991 film 'Cape Fear' has been described as excessive and sporadically entertaining. Created by Nick Antosca, the series stars Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Lily Collias. The adaptation has drawn varied reactions, with some finding it engaging while others criticize its over-the-top approach.
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