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Cape Fear (1991) - Full Reaction (Patreon)

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This was our second place movie madness winner, Houston=Cape Fear. Oh my gosh this was unsettling and disturbing! I have never seen that side of DeNiro and he was scary good at it. Not going to lie, i had nightmares after this one, Carly would have died.

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Cole Jennett

When I saw Carly’s name I thought for a second she did join you. Phew😅

Bill Maurer

The original movie with Robert Mirhcum is just as good. PS: Still thinking of a new movie to suggest. Gimme time

John

As good as this one is, in my opinion the original with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum in the lead roles is better!

Jason Henderson (edited)

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2026-11-01 00:00 Very versatile cast, such an early 90s style of movie. Great supporting cast as well, Deniro s character was so crazy and unhinged, and creepy as well. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Very disturbing to watch, but very suspenseful as well! Hope everyone enjoys it! 👍🍿! Great for a laonight flick!
2025-04-13 04:06 Very versatile cast, such an early 90s style of movie. Great supporting cast as well, Deniro s character was so crazy and unhinged, and creepy as well. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Very disturbing to watch, but very suspenseful as well! Hope everyone enjoys it! 👍🍿! Great for a late night flick!

Very versatile cast, such an early 90s style of movie. Great supporting cast as well, Deniro s character was so crazy and unhinged, and creepy as well. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Very disturbing to watch, but very suspenseful as well! Hope everyone enjoys it! 👍🍿! Great for a late night flick!

Mark T

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Just Plain Bob

I highly recommend “The Executioners”, the basis for both this film and the 1962 original. The author, John D. MacDonald, was an absolute master of the mystery/suspense/thriller genre. He was very active in the 1950s and 1960s, at which time he began his most well known series of books, the Travis McGee series. There were roughly two dozen books in the series, ranging up until the early 1980s (when MacDonald passed away). McGee is a “salvage consultant” that recovers lost/stolen property for people, lives on his houseboat (the “Busted Flush”, which he won in a card game) and drives around in a vehicle whose front end is a Rolls Royce and whose back end is the bed of a pick up truck. The Travis McGee character, despite seeming to be perfect for Hollywood adaptations, has only starred in a couple of movies. In one, the character was played by none other than Sam Elliott.

Jason Henderson

Very brave seeing this at night!! Lol Yup Carley would have been petrified’ Eeesh!!

Wes

This is the first DeNiro movie I ever watched. I was in my teens and let’s just say I also had nightmares 😳

Michael West

Good movie. Great cast. So intense and definitely nightmare fuel. Totally agree, it would have crushed Carly.

Grinznmore

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels if you're ready for some comedy. We could all use some laughs right now.

Chris Thom

It's not even Halloween! It's spring! Was reading an old review of this from the NY Times and I got reminded of a pretty horrible scene in the movie that I'd completely forgotten about. Sorry, that really deserved a warning. Been a while since I'd seen it but I do remember it being intense. Just didn't remember all the gritty details.

Rick Rodriguez

I can't wait to watch this. My parents let me watch this when I was seven...SEVEN! Next De Niro movie I saw was Awakenings. I had no idea it was the same actor.

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The Night of the Hunter

Dan M

Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck, and Martin Balsam, who starred in the original 1962 film, all have cameos in this remake. A tour de force performance by Robert De Niro, and another example of why he’s one of the greatest actors of our time.

Joe Mallard

Crazy to see the lead actor and director of Goodfellas follow up with this movie.

TheSingulatarian

Juliette Lewis was the It Girl in the 1990s. She even dated Brad Pitt for a while. She just had a smoldering sexuality.

Pat Waters

I always associated the Cape Fear music with Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons rather than the actual film

Mark Vaderr

She did? I'll never know what Hollywood executives saw in her. She was never that talented to begin with.

Mark Pitta

“Well, pardon me all over the place.”

Chris Thom

She was really good in Kalifornia with Brad. Heartbreaking performance.

DAVID COSTELLO

Yeah. Did not know she had a stalker. Scary thought.

Mark Vaderr

Definitely, the original Cape Fear is a better movie. I don't dislike the re-make. As I've stated before, I think Nick Nolte is very good in this movie. I just feel that Robert DeNiro, while terrifying, is too over-the-top.

Chris Thom

Yeah this was definitely no-go for Carly.

Smiley

DeNiro did transform in this role. I would say it stands out in his list of movies but he has done it all and has unlimited range as an actor.

Carol_White

All I can say is I'm glad Cassie isn't my lawyer. None of this would have happened if Nick Nolte hadn't chosen to be a scumbag.

Stick Figure Studios

While more Scorsese on the channel is always a good thing, this film, though not bad, is one of his lesser efforts I think. The original 1962 film upon which it's based is much better imo. Definitely worth a look at some point.

Clay F

Yes, she is an excellent actor.

Shawn Kildal

The 1962 version of Cape Fear starred Gregory Peck (Roman Holiday and To Kill a Mockingbird), Robert Mitchum and Martin Balsam (the lead juror in 12 Angry Men). All 3 had cameos in this film.

Clay F

Seems like it finished in the middle of the pack the last poll it was in. So may not be seeing a reaction ot it any time soon. Yet, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was in the Sweet 16 this year so may be in a losers poll.

Shehab Dawoud

Nightmares, you say? Mission: Accomplished! In all seriousness, though, this is a great one. This is Scorsese and De Niro at the peak of their powers, just coming off Goodfellas. One of Scorsese's favorite films is Vertigo, and this was definitely an homage to Hitchcock. The psychedelic colors from Vertigo, the staring through windows from Rear Window, the wife having short blond hair and her name being Leigh, like Janet Leigh in Psycho, not to mention a man dressing up as a woman and killing someone! There are other homages. Some people prefer the original, I get that. I prefer this one because of the changes Scorsese made to it. Not to spoil too much, but the original is more of a straight-up good vs evil story, whereas there's a bit of gray in this one. In the original, Sam wasn't Max' lawyer, but actually testified against him, putting him away. In this one, he buried evidence for his client, which was morally the right thing to do, but professionally wrong. That causes a discussion of morals and ethics, which wasn't there in the original. In the original, the family is a happy, idyllic family that everyone wants to have. In this one, it's already borderline dysfunctional, with past infidelity and a somewhat rebellious teen daughter. So even though you, of course, want them to be safe, you don't really root for them that much because they're all messed up. Not a likable family. The religious aspect was also added to this one. Max speaking in tongues at the end is more terrifying than any violence because he genuinely believes he's going to heaven!

Clay F

Thanks for the reaction. Hopefully, the nigthmares won't stick. Yep, Carly would have died. The actor (Fred Thompson) you remembered from commercials was in a couple of movies you reacted to including The Hunt for Red October -- he is most prominent for me as the district attorney in the Law and Order TV series. Two De Niro movies to consider are: *The Deer Hunter (1978) [AFI Top 100]. De Niro is a good guy and nominated for an Oscar. Won Best Picture Oscar. Christopher Walken (the "more cowbell" guy) won an Oscar. *Taxi Driver (1976) [AFI Top 100]. Nominated for Best Picture Oscar. A young Robert De Niro and a 12-year old Jodie Foster, both nominated for Oscars.

Shehab Dawoud

Some interesting trivia: Spielberg was supposed to direct this while Scorsese was supposed to direct Schindler's List. They decided to do a little trade because their sensibilities were more suited to the one that the other was making. I'd say that rivals any trade in sports history! To make himself look more menacing, De Niro paid a dentist $5000 to have his teeth sharpened and messed up. After filming, he paid another $20.000 to have them restored. You've heard of Daniel Day-Lewis' methods to get into character. Well, De Niro was the originator of that, and took it to whole other levels, I'd say. For De Niro's accent, he would take a tape recorder into southern towns and have locals read the lines of the film. Scorsese was terrified of the accent, so to mess with him, De Niro left scary messages on Scorsese's answering machine. You never see Nick Nolte and De Niro stand face to face. That's because Nolte is quite a bit taller, and they didn't want him to loom over De Niro. That's why one of them is always sitting down or on the floor. Nolte also lost weight to seem weaker while De Niro bulked up. Actors like Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Mel Gibson, and Richard Gere, to mention a few, were all considered to play Sam. De Niro even called Ford to try and convince him. Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon both auditioned for the role of Danielle. Robert Mitchum, who plays Max in the original, plays the police chief. Gregory Peck, who plays Sam in the original, plays the lawyer that Cady hires in this one with the white suit. Martin Balsam, who was also in the original plays the judge. The score of the film is the score of the original but reworked. A nice tribute!

Clay F

JESSICA LANGE is the mom. Two Jessica Lange movies I recommend: *“Blue Sky” (1994) (romance/drama) w/Tommy Lee Jones. Jessica Lange is incredible. *“Rob Roy” (1995) (romance/adventure/action) w/Liam Neeson. Based on an 1817 novel. I am a fan of JULIETTE LEWIS (the daughter). Two Juliette Lewis movies to consider: *Kalifornia (1993) w/Brad Pitt *Natural Born Killers (1994) w/Woody Harrelson I thought NICK NOLTE did great. Two Nick Nolte movie I suggest: *48 HRS. (1982) [RT=92%] w/Eddie Murphy. I would watch before Beverly Hills Cop. *Hotel Rwanda (2004) w/Don Cheadle. IMDb 8.1, RT 91%

Just Plain Bob

How’s this for creepy? Juliette Lewis (Danielle) was 16 when she began dating Brad Pitt in 1989. He was 26 at the time.

Clay F

NIck Nolte did look thin.

Clay F

I went to a Pentecostal funeral in which they spoke in tongues.

fastecp1

I think Carly would have been gone after the cheek scene.

fastecp1

It's a great movie, and it was definitely worth staying up past my bedtime for.

Henry Graham

I get reminded of this movie all the time, because my favourite cinema in London, the Prince Charles Cinema, uses the clip of De Niro cackling and smoking in the cinema as one of their pre-film "please don't make noise during the movie" idents. As for the film itself, it's never been a favourite of mine. It's very much a gun-for-hire job from Scorsese and you can tell his heart isn't really in it. Having said that, his direction is still a cut above what most directors would have done with this material and it's fun to watch him indulging in Hitchcockian homage.

Mojo One Thousand

Small correction... Martin Balsam not Robert. He was recently on the channel in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", but he was previously been on the channel in "Psycho", "All the President's Men", and "!2 Angry Men".

Mojo One Thousand

Fred Thompson was probably very familiar as he was seen on "No Way Out", was was only a few week ago now. But yeah, there was also "Red October", Die Hard 2" and "Days of Thunder", there may be others but they are the ones that come straight to mind.

Mojo One Thousand

That episode is one of the best "Simpsons" episodes ever, and a reason I took forever to watch this movie, because they did such a good job, I felt like I had already seen it.

Shehab Dawoud

I hope this hasn't put you off De Niro or Scorsese for the future. They have a lot of things you'd like or find interesting. De Niro: The Deer Hunter, The King of Comedy (my PAF choice), Brazil, Midnight Run, Awakenings, Guilty By Suspicion, A Bronx Tale, Casino, Cop Land, Ronin. He plays a good guy in most of these, and in the others, he's more gray. But nothing like Max Cady. Scorsese: The King of Comedy, After Hours, The Color of Money, The Age of Innocence, Casino, The Aviator, Hugo. As for Nick Nolte, who played Sam, I recommend 48 Hours with Eddie Murphy, and Blue Chips with a young Shaq!

Mojo One Thousand

I had only seen bits of this and so this was the first time I had seen it all the way through Very much aware of the cinema, fireworks, and the cheek scenes, and because of "The Simpsons" I felt like I had already seen it. So, I wasn't against this getting shot thanks to March Madness, but I did think it was going to be tough going and not surprised it caused some nightmares. Being alone in the house I don't think helped, and that raised an eyebrow when Cassie said that. They did an episode in their 5th season called "Cape Feare" where "Sideshow Bob" is the stand-in for "Max Cady", and he follows a similar path with his release from prison for framing "Krusty" for robbing the "Kwik-e-mart" and wanting to get vengeance aganist "Bart" for putting him there. It does follow some of the same beats, but is nowhere near as unhinged, with the family going into witness relocation to "Terror Lake". It is one the best episodes in my opinion. De Niro is great, if a bit borderline hammy in parts. Also he played "Jack Burns" to Ben Stiller's "Greg Focker" in "Meet the Parents", where he displays more tame, yet still intimidating energy. Julliette Lewis was familiar because we saw her as "Audrey Griswold", the daughter in "Christmas Vacation" a few months back.

Mojo One Thousand

I would have recommended "Warrior" for Nolte as well, but I was dismayed when I joined the channel and found out it has been seen. I think it would still be worth a re-watch.

Shehab Dawoud

Yeah Warrior is an incredible film. But she has seen it and I’m not a fan of reactors doing re-watches.

Clarence Newman

I'm sure they waited, Bob. Milkshakes and hand-holding only for the first few years. I hope Elvis and Priscilla waited. I know Jerry Lee Lewis didn't.

William Burnham

The original version is far better 😄😄😄😄😄

Keith Jacobsen

Cassie seemed stressed during this whole reaction, strange. 🤣

Clarence Newman

I always liked Juliette Lewis. I even have some of her music (Juliette & The Licks). In that creepy auditorium scene, she plays vulnerable and terrified better than most I've ever seen. The look on her face when she says, "You're the guy who killed my mama's dog?" and then "You're not gonna hurt me, are you?" just made me want to do....something....to help her. Just the perfect portrayal of a scared young girl who knows she's cornered and can't do a thing about it.

Keith Brown

Scorsese had composer Elmer Bernstein use the original music score from the 1962 "Cape Fear" done by Bernard Herrmann for this . Herrmann is best known for his music with Alfred Hitchcock movies "Psycho", "North by Northwest" and his last score he did before passing away was for Scorsese's 1976's "Taxi Driver".

Clarence Newman

No sir. It is one actual milkshake, two straws. Hand-holding ok, but no touchy-touchy, kissy-kissy or horizonty.

Mark White

Bob, it does if you are Kelis! 😆

YodatheHobbit

Dang, first time I've seen this uncut in widescreen. PRETTY NUTS! I'd only watched about half of the movie from when Dani met him in the theater room till the end on cable when I was about 19 I think. The years I saw movies can be hard to remember in my late teens and early 20s for some reason. Those years of TV watching after highschool just kind of blend together. The TV version I watched for sure edited a lot of the ending out, I don't remember it going on for so long on the boat. I have however watched The Simpsons episode which parodies this movie about a million times, featuring Side Show Bob in the Cady role. So technically it kind of spoiled the movie for me a bit when I was 11. It even has the BIG LOUD HORNS you disliked to much in the episode score, although they're used a bit more for comedic effect in The Simpsons. It might help you laugh the terrors of this movie away a bit and keep away the nightmares. it's on Disney+ Season 5, episode name "Cape Feare". I'm gonna rewatch it myself right now. [ Me watching opening credits] "Episode had Conan as a producer!")

OddThomas

For more De Niro: 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' and 'Midnight Run'

Above Average Dave

Fully endorse MIDNIGHT RUN. Charles Grodin manages to play the most alternately annoying and endearing character of that decade. De Niro is a little less DE NIRO! in that one, too, which is to his advantage.

Walter

I never liked this movie all that much, and it has always bothered me that I don't. All the elements are there, the cast is stellar. Something in me is broken, I guess.

Walter

I really liked her in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. I mean, I like her in a lot of things, but that film stands out to me.

Choof

I second "Midnight Run", it's DeNiro's best comedy role and I think you'll love it

JPDotCom23

Robert Mitchem, who played the Lieutenant in this, played the original Max Cady, and Gregory Peck, who played Cady's lawyer in this, played Sam Bowden in the original.

JPDotCom23

Juliette Lewis, who played Danielle, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for this. She later went on to star alongside Woody Harrelson in Oliver Stone's 'Natural Born Killers'.

Clarence Newman

Natural Born Killers is weird. Kalifornia's pretty good, though. I'm just not sure Cassie is ready to see Brad Pitt as Early Grayce.

Clarence Newman

Like One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, that's one that raises an eyebrow when I hear Cassie watched it pre-channel. It's a film about violence, after all, and I thought Cassie shielded herself from that before she started the channel. Tom Hardy crush maybe?

Clay F

Kalifornia (thriller/romance/crime) may not be Cassie's cup of tea, but I think she would be captivated, making for a good reaction. The Juliette Lewis-Brad Pitt dynamic is good.

Clay F

+1 for The Deer Hunter +1 for 48 Hours

Clay F

That is creepy. Hopefully, she was at least the age of consent in that state in 1989.

David Patterson

As a stand alone movie, this film is brilliant. Everyone's performance is fantastic, and Scorsese is, as always, a master director. But as a 'remake' of the 1962 film it is disappointing in comparison. As evil as DeNiro's Cady is, it is difficult for me to have sympathy Nolte's Bowden. The '91 version is more of a veiled treatise on the integrity of the legal system and goes further away from Mac Donald's novel, 'The Executioners' than the OG film. I almost didn't watch this, because I remember not liking it. I decided to watch both versions and now have a better appreciation for it. Perhaps if it had a different title, I would have liked it in the past. (Like remaking 'The Big Clock' into 'No Way Out').

OddThomas

NBK is my favourite Juliette Lewis film. Cassie, think of it more as a satire & I think you'll enjoy it.

OddThomas

Another great Illeana Douglas movie is 'Stir of Echoes' with Kevin Bacon

Stephen Dias

I have not seen this movie and kinda want to check out the 1962 movie first. Robert Mitchum plays a good baddie; I have seen him in "Night of the Hunter."

Larry Darrell

Scorsese didn’t want to do it at first, but Spielberg, who was originally attached to direct, and DeNiro kept pushing it on Scorsese. Once Spielberg told Scorsese that he could change the script to fit his style, he got more intrigued. Scorsese also owed a film to Universal because of their support with The Last Temptation of Christ (1988).

Larry Darrell

United States Senator from the great state of Tennessee, Fred Thompson was also in, In the Line of Fire (1993) and Secretariat (2010).

Larry Darrell

Elmer Bernstein also did… The Ten Commandments (1956) The Magnificent Seven (1960) To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) The Great Escape (1963) One legend covering another.

Rick Williams

This was my first time watching this movie. Disturbing. This is why you have to be careful and pay attention. You never know when you may come across someone with issues. And you must be prepared. You must always be aware of your surroundings and people around you. I am not saying you have to be paranoid or afraid. Just be aware of the world around you. Don't be so focused on what you are doing that you don't notice the world around you. I have been in situations that have taught me to keep my head up and watch the world around me. To be aware. I see to many people walking around head in their phone or headphones on not paying attention to anything. Very stressful and powerful reaction, Cassie. I hope you didn't have to many bed dreams. Thank you.

Rick Rodriguez

I, respectfully, disagree on this being one his lesser efforts. What makes it so electric is that he was out of his comfort zone. We all know he didn't develop it originally but once he was hired he and Wesley Strick nade it more of morality vs ethics tale. After this he headed down a more rote path. Some are good, but they felt academic and over thought out. He really wouldn't start getting his verve back until The Aviator. That's my humble take.

Chris Thom

Good one. I always associate her with that. Had totally forgot she was in Cape Fear.

Chris Thom

She really did. And afterward too.

Chris Thom

Casino might be my favorite.

Chris Thom

Jessica Lange is an incredible actress. She was also very good on the American Horror Story seasons she was on.

Chris Thom

Oh interesting. I didn't originally make that connection but it makes sense. The red reminded me of Marnie.

Chris Thom

Really miss her on Yellowjackets. Show hasn't been the same since she left. Glad Christina Ricci is still kicking around though.

John A

I would check out the 1962 Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck, which I still like better, but did think De Niro was more scary and De Niro was up for an Oscar for his role. I was glad to see Mitchum and Peck have a role in the remake. I have seen the remake more times then the 1962 one, even though I like the 1962 one better, I think mostly because of De Niro performance.

Chris Thom

Very true. Well said. Even closer friends sometimes you have to pay attention to what their actual agendas are, or possible resentments. It can be exhausting trying to figure it out. But it's best not to be totally caught off guard.

John A

Also I agree, must watch "The Night of The Hunter" (1955) a great performance from Robert Michum. Must see.

Chris Thom

Their dynamic in that felt very real for that situation. Almost uncomfortably so.

Chris Thom

She's always had a fascinating mix of punchy and strong and precocious, with a palpable vulnerability underneath. That's essentially her character on Yellowjackets.

Chris Thom

Scorsese did say himself that he wasn't sure he could pull a off a true genre film like horror. I do think he could do just about any kind of movie he put his mind to, but he'd have to find some way to put his stamp on it.

Larry Darrell

I like this version of Cape Fear, but it’s not one of my favorite films. This film does a terrific job at making you feel uncomfortable, which given the subject matter is probably a good accomplishment. But the original Cape Fear (1962), exceeds the remake in being completely Terrifying. Robert De Niro’s, Max Cady, is so over the top, that you kind of get the feeling of him being a supernatural monster that can’t be killed. A Freddy Krueger or Jason Voorhees type that never actually goes away. The last time we see De Niro’s Cady, do we know for sure he’s dead?? Nothing against De Niro’s performance. He certainly created a Classic horrific villainous character that will forever give viewers nightmares. But, Robert Mitchum’s, Max Cady, is something different. Something more realistic and closer to home. Something even more terrifying for different, quieter reasons. There’s a scene in the original where Cady is telling Sam Bowden about something he did after getting out of jail, that I wish had been kept in for the remake. It perfectly informs you of just how terrifying this character is and it allows your own imagination to do its job. Your imagination can be scarier than anything anyone could show you on screen. Scorsese added family dysfunction to the Bowdens, which it’s a shame to say, for me lessened the fear I had for them. The certain unlikable qualities the Bowdens had, such as Sam’s cockiness and deception, Leigh’s antagonizing of Sam and selfishness, and Danielle’s bratty behavior… almost makes you feel like, they’re getting what’s coming to them. Cassie even said in the outro… “Crazy part is… is that he (Cady) did the crime. It would be one thing, if he (Sam) ignored evidence and (Cady) was put away being innocent.” This is just how most people feel, whether we admit it or not. If a person is wronged or persecuted for something they were innocent of, then that person has a reason or “right” to wrong or persecute back. And the less righteous a character is, the less right they have to happiness or safety. This is where the “Virgin/Final Girl” character stems from in horror films. As long as a character maintains innocence, they are a Hero and you fear for their safety. The moment you find out they did something unscrupulous or dishonest, then their life becomes fair game in a sense and their possible death more justifiable. The dysfunction within the remake’s Bowden family might actually be more realistic than the original film’s Leave it to Beaver type Bowden family… but paired with De Niro’s “superhuman” Max Cady, the film comes off more like a Psychological Horror film vs the original, which was more of a Psychological Thriller. If Robert Mitchum’s, Max Cady was paired with the dysfunctional Bowden family… then that might have been the way to go. But, seeing the character of Max Cady go after a family like Leave it to Beaver, or Ozzie and Harriet, or Andy Griffith or Donna Reed… that’s just a bit more shocking and terrifying to me, IMO. Please keep the original Cape Fear (1962) on your short list. It would be a very interesting comparison reaction. It would also be very interesting to hear your thoughts on the differences.

Rick Williams

Yes. I have been burned by people who I thought were my friend. I used to be very open and trusting until I was betrayed. I didn't think someone would lie about me and use me to advance their agenda. Hard lessons.

Clay F

Yeah, she good on AHS

Henry Graham

He's definitely got the chops to pull off anything, and even though Cape Fear is seen as a 'one for them' studio job, it's still more genuinely unnerving and intense than most genre directors can manage at their best. It feels like Scorsese really connected with the theme of guilt manifesting here, and while Cape Fear isn't one I'd revisit often, I recognise there's plenty of great stuff in it. Speaking of Scorsese's ability to direct any kind of film, I would now like Cassie to treat herself to his follow-up to this movie, The Age of Innocence!

DAVID COSTELLO

Well she did say she'd been stalked once. I am drawn to her awesome reactions and deep feelings but I draw the line at bringing up actual trauma. I saw another reactor go through that recently and I don't want to see that again. They don't deserve that from us.

Canadianant

chalk me up as one of those who mostly knows this from the wonderful Simpson parody. Truely one of the all time great episodes.

Henry Graham

Stir of Echoes is a terrific movie, and weirdly forgotten. Feels like it had its thunder stolen by The Sixth Sense back in 99, but it should have been rediscovered by now.

Mark Vaderr

Many of us hope that what you've seen will not scare you away from possibly watching the original Cape Fear. It's a very good movie, and Gregory Peck & Robert Mitchum give outstanding performances.

Mark Vaderr

Cassie is following up this movie with "The Passion of the Christ". Whatever is left of Cassie after that movie will need a whole week of comedies.

Mojo One Thousand

I not big on rewatches either, but it is based on context. I suspect "Warrior" falls into the bucket of one time when it came out (probably on a date), so about 14 years ago, and with journey through the channel there is new perspective. Also, agree with Clarence's suspicion, Tom Hardy would have been a factor.

Larry Darrell

+1 for The Age of Innocence (1993)

Archronos

Fred Thompson was a lovely actor. 1990 was definitely his year, with back to back mega hits like Hunt for Red October, Days of Thunder and Die Hard 2. Don't think DH2 would have had half its soul without Fred and his second in command, the late Art Evans.

TheSingulatarian

We will inject the comedy directly into her veins.

TheSingulatarian

What happened to her? I remember she was on the short-lived TV show "Action!" and then she disappeared.

Shad Kanyak

Any time I hear that music, my first thought is Bart and Lisa yelling “Ah, Sideshow Bob!”.

Eric Mast

Well, her reasoning for doing this is to get out of her comfort zone. Mission Accomplished.

thansen

The original is far better. This remake is a perfect example of why I don't like Scorsese much as a director. And Deniro. I found this film unintentionally funny.

Brian's Dog

First time watching this. Wow! Also... cool houseboat.

Clay F

I like the movie. Good acting. I have not seen the 1962 original. Gets better reviews, but I would have to form my own opinion by watching it. I do like Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck.

Chris Thom

I feel like she turned into Alison Janney somehow. I know that doesn't makes sense. But it makes emotional sense to me. lol

Chris Thom

Houseboats are pretty rad. Think more and more people are living on them these days. I know the canals in London are totally jammed with them.

Macabre Movie Maniac

Jerry..hello. Jerry..HELLO. Jerry..... answer that damn phone!!

Rick Rodriguez

Still love this movie and a great reaction!

Clarence Newman

I thought this one would be tough for you, Cassie. It does bring a thought to mind, though. You said you are home alone "tonight", meaning, I assume, that you're watching this tough, scary movie and then virtually going straight to bed. Alone! Nightmares will ensue if you do that because the imagery is so fresh in your mind. May I suggest that you set a new rule in place for the tougher/scarier movies? Watching them is fine, but I think it would be a good idea to ALWAYS make them a matinee. If you watch them in the afternoon, you can then go off and watch some Ted Lasso, play with your kids, do some stuff in the house, watch a stand-up routine from a good comedian (that's what I do), and generally distance yourself from the film's effects with hours of benign activity. That way, when you lay your head on your pillow and try to sleep, the difficult imagery you watched several hours ago will be far less prominent and significantly faded in your mind. The result should be a much better night's sleep and less lingering trauma. Those are basically my parameters for a "good" versus "bad" scary movie. Stress and anxiety during the film - ok. Stress and anxiety that follows you into sleep and increases anxiety in your everyday life - bad. This may be a solution, while still retaining a healthy dose of this kind of great movie on the channel.

Joe J

Clarence, I really think your should apply for the job of Cassie's nanny, you could tuck her in at night, don't forget the milk and cookies. 😆

Joe J

She didn't choose this film. It's only being watched because it finished runner-up in the March Madness.

Gray

Less stepping on rakes that I was expecting, proper disturbing can't think of a reason to ever rewatch this again lol

Zane From Canada

I just read that there's a Cape Fear tv series coming out this year. Amy Adam's and Patrick Wilson are playing the Bowden's and (drumroll 🥁) Javier Bardem is Max Cady. 🤯

Archronos

She was by herself for this and makes no secret of how much she likes having Ben somewhere in the house when we are having her watch this kind of film. Growing up, I used to watch a lot of movies alone after everyone went to bed, and my parents' lounge had a smoked glass wall. Used to lie in fear on the couch convinced of the slightest changes of color in the glass was someone running up the corridor into the lounge where I was. Makes it pretty easy for me to relate to someone of any age being uneasy when they don't have their people around.

Romero Cetera Rivers

Ahh, Florida mist...I love this movie! In the original film from 1962, Sam Bowden was a good man trying to defend his family from a madman. In the 1991 Scorsese version, Bowden is flawed and guilty, and indeed, everyone in this film is weak in one way or another, and there are no heroes. With this version of Max Cady, Scorsese gives us not only a bad man, but an evil one, whose whole purpose is to show Sam Bowden he's a criminal too. That's the Scorsese touch!

Larry Darrell

Whoa! Crazy timing. I wonder which version of the Bowdens and Max Cady they will lean into. Or will they create a whole new take on it?

Zane From Canada

Who knows. Maybe Amy Adams will be the lawyer. I'm sure Javier will have no problem playing the psycho Cady.

Walter

Someone may have already said this, but originally this remake was gonna be directed by Stephen Spielberg. When he decided not to do it (or couldn't for whatever reason), Martin Scorsese said he'd do it. Spielberg would only give it to him if he promised "not to kill every one".

Walter

Does anybody know if Scorses was intentionally, err, paying homage to Alfred Hitchcock? I haven't seen this film since 1991, but rewatching it now, it's very obvious that's what he had in mind.

Chris Thom

I know he's a huge fan of Vertigo. So assuming it's intentional. I haven't heard him talk to much about the other Hitchcock films, but the red in this was very reminiscent of Marnie. Pretty sure he has Vertigo in his top ten best films ever made.

Chris Thom

Watching them at night is part of the fun though.

Chris Thom

I still see scary shapes in bushes and trees and bird-feeders and such when it's dark. Lol. It's actually getting really annoying. Then there was the time I took an Ambien to go to sleep and I can't even describe the strange faces and whatnot forming on the fireplace. Very bizarre. But not gonna lie. Loves me an Ambien. Best feeling ever.

Clarence Newman

Not unless he did a sneaky little personal cameo at some point in the film.

Rick Rodriguez

He was 100 percent homaging the original by way of Hitchcock. He's a big fan. But's still very much a Marty movie with the themes of sin and morality etc.

Rick Rodriguez

Spielberg is basically an uncredited executive producer. He brought De Niro on before Marty.

K V

If you want to see Deniro play a psycho in what I view as an even more realistic manner, watch The Fan with him and Wesley Snipes.

Chris Thom

Rented the movie for the watch-a-long on this one. Newest Best Jump Scare nominee? Lol that was intense. Your face was like an emotional kaleidoscope throughout, especially during that scene in the school theater. And I get it. Seriously good acting from both DeNiro and Juliette Lewis with all the dialogue. Impressed that Lewis could hold her own. Hypnotic performance by both. Curious if you would classify this as a horror movie?

Ryan Woodmansee

Immediately jumps to my short list of all-time favorite reactions. I envision how much differently you would have handled this one 2+ years ago when I first encountered you. Amazing how much you’ve evolved Cassie, you’re such a trooper! And definitely an early favorite for jump scare Poppie lol

Chris Thom

Yeah that's true. She's like a seasoned veteran at this point. The jump scares still borderline insane, though. lol

Chris Thom

It's fairly simple for a Scorsese film, and not quite horror enough for a scary movie. It's good but it's missing something.

K, Zachary

Wait a minute, didn't the Simpsons do a remake of this? With Sideshow Bob.

Silver Machine

Actually, this film is the remake. The Simpsons episode is a parody of the remake.

Sophie Gallo

Compared to how tense, realistic and suspenseful the original is, this version seems weirdly campy and over the top. Seems like a case of less is more. This Cady just seemed like a two dimensional, insane, discount T-Bag from Prison Break.