Amy Adams’ New Remake Of Robert De Niro’s Classic 35-Year-Old Crime Thriller Is A “Nightmare Remix,” Says Showrunner

Nick Antosca has confirmed just how terrifying Amy Adams’ crime thriller remake is going to be.

Apple TV‘s series rendition of Cape Fearhas been described by Antosca, who serves as showrunner, as a “nightmare remix” of the Robert De Niro movie of the same name. Serving as the third adaptation of John D. MacDonald‘s 1957 novel The Executioners, the Cape Fear TV show follows public defenders Anna and Tom Bowden, who are targeted by former client Max Cady.

Speaking with Empire, Antosca revealed how the Cape Fear TV show will be both similar and different to the previous adaptation. He explained how the presentation will play on viewer paranoia…