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CAPE FEAR
"Now he had only one weapon left—murder!"
19621h 46m7.5 TMDb
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
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Condensed premise
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.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense9.6
Emotion7.1
Complexity8.6
Humor5
Realism7.6
Action4.2
Darkness7.9
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓fans of moral complexity and intrigue
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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