Searxng/Cape Fear Apple TV tv TV Apple TV+ reimagines Cape Fear as a terrifying horror series. Javier Bardem, Amy Adams & Patrick Wilson star in this gripping new adaptation. May 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - Cape Fear returns in a fresh, terrifying new form with Apple TV+'s latest adaptation, transforming the classic crime story into a gripping horror series. Originally based on John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel The Executioners, Cape Fear has seen previous incarnations, including the 1962 film starring Gregory Peck and the 1991 crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese featuring Robert De Niro.