Cape Fear: The Making Of A Monster

#CapeFear's Max Cady, played by #RobertDeNiro, remains one of the most horrifying and deceitful antagonists in film history. I take a look at why he strikes fear into the audience and why the character continues to stand out today in this latest video essay.
If you enjoyed this video, you can follow my blog at the links below...
TCC Website: robc25.wixsite...
TCC on Facebook: / cainagecritique
TCC on BlueSky: bsky.app/profi...
Disclaimer
Under UK copyright law, fair dealing for the purposes of review, criticism and quotation is allowed for any type of copyright work.
Cape Fear (1991) is the property of Universal Pictures, Martin Scorsese and all other producers.
The film is rated and intended for audiences aged 18 and over due to very strong violence, language and sustained threat.
This video contains major spoilers for most of the film.
Viewer discretion advised.

[@mongogojjo5944]

Digged the analysis. Taxi driver and Cape fear stuck with me more than any other movies I've seen, maybe fight club would be rounding a #3 but In terms of Scorsese films I personally think Taxi driver and Cape fear are unmatchable. 2 films that never need a sequel and in speaking of that I believe this remake of Cape fear is much stronger than the original

[@CainageCritique]

Personally my favourite Scorsese film is The Departed, but the man has never made a lacklustre or disappointing release.
Even his smaller scale productions are a thrill to watch.

[@roberthill799]

The original and subtler performance by Mitchum was much better than Deniro's over the top and cartoonish depiction. And I almost always love Deniro's performances, going all the way back to the 70s.

[@rubie5394]

Great video man

[@neilburns8869]

This certainly was one of Robert de Niro's most iconic and best performances from his earlier years.
I think perhaps it was also a good movie for Juliette Lewis to start out in.
Joe Don Baker was another legendary actor who had been around for a long time.

[@fergusmasters3261]

An excellent critique

[@CainageCritique]

Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Max Cady is one of those rare villains who sticks with you long after watching.

[@chrisbrimhall1613]

Honestly I like the original better….Mitchum had a cool charisma until his evil side emerged…..just a good movie

[@CainageCritique]

Interesting how Mitchum's original actor also appeared in the Scorsese remake. I do need to check out the older version at some point.