‘Cape Fear’ review: Amy Adams and Javier Bardem’s revival is a brutal summer thriller

It’s also a little pointless, when there were two famous earlier "Cape Fear" movies – why do we need a third version? But, if you ignore that element, if you just want a sun-drenched, blood-soaked thriller series, it’s a compelling watch.

It’s also a little pointless, when there were two famous earlier "Cape Fear" movies – why do we need a third version? But, if you ignore that element, if you just want a sun-drenched, blood-soaked thriller series, it’s a compelling watch.