Apple TVCape Fear (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and his family but is always clever enough not to violate the law.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict highlights the limitations of the legal system in protecting a family from a determined criminal, ultimately championing individual action and self-reliance as the necessary solution when institutions prove insufficient.
The movie features a predominantly white cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its time, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative centers on a traditional family unit and does not offer a critical perspective on traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film implicitly aligns with the virtues of the protagonist family, whose moral framework is rooted in Christian-influenced societal values. The antagonist's perverse use of religious rhetoric highlights the integrity of these virtues, positioning the audience to affirm the dignity of the faith's principles.
The film "Cape Fear" (1962) does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot focuses entirely on the psychological thriller elements of a family being stalked by a criminal seeking revenge, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1962 film "Cape Fear" is a direct adaptation of John D. MacDonald's novel "The Executioners." All major characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of gender alteration.
The 1962 film "Cape Fear" is an adaptation of John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel "The Executioners." All major characters, including Sam Bowden and Max Cady, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depiction in the source material. No character's race was altered from the original canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.6
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