Cape Fear series review: Evocative moments can't save a frustrating thriller
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Ben Rosenstock
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A review of the TV series "Cape Fear" that finds it frustrating despite some strong formal elements and evocative set pieces. The show borrows from previous versions (especially the 1991 film) and shows glimpses of pulpy, thought-provoking thriller potential in certain episodes like "Possum," but overall struggles to maintain that quality.
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The A.V. ClubCape Fear series review: Evocative moments can't save a frustrating thrilleravclub.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWhen Cape Fear amps up the chaos and leans fully into its psychodrama potential, it can be thrilling.
Nick Antosca has a specific tone and aesthetic in mind that borrows from previous versions (particularly the 1991 film) in service of something new.
In episodes like 'Possum,' directed by Trey Edward Shults of Krisha and Waves fame, we see glimpses of a pulpy yet thought-provoking thriller somewhere in the general ballpark of the show's cinematic predecessors.
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