Cape Fear Series-Premiere Recap: Resurrection

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Apple TV's new Cape Fear miniseries, executive produced by Martin Scorsese, remakes the 1991 thriller rather than the 1962 original, establishing its intent in the opening moments. Creator Nick Antosca and his writers signal their approach through visual and narrative choices that echo Scorsese's version, which starred Nick Nolte and Robert De Niro. The miniseries draws on the darker, more contemporary sensibilities of the '90s film rather than the earlier Peck-Mitchum classic. The premiere sets the stage for what appears to be a stylish reimagining of the revenge narrative at the series' core.