Episode 129: Cape Fear (1962) vs. Cape Fear (1991)

Weekly Movie Throwdown · Sep 8, 2026 · 1:36:06

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This week it's an original vs. remake throwdown on the show. Directed by J. Lee Thompson, 1962's Cape Fear stars Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck and tells the tale of a newly released criminal with a vendetta. Its counterpart, the 1991 version directed by Martin Scorsese, stars Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte, and puts an interesting twist on the story. Each is a product of its time, which makes them a lot of fun to compare. Folllow the show on social media and vote for a winner each week.
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