Cape Fear Soundtrack
Cape Fear | |
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| Show Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Director | Nick Antosca |
| Studio | Universal Content Productions / Amblin Television |
| Release date | 2026-06-05 |
| Genre(s) | Crime, Drama |
| Composer(s) | Jeff Russo |
| Score album | Cape Fear (Apple TV+ Original Series Soundtrack) |
| Record label | Lakeshore Records |
| Available on | Apple TV+ |
| Cast | Javier Bardem as Max Cady Amy Adams as Anna Bowden Patrick Wilson as Tom Bowden CCH Pounder as Noa Toussaint Lily Collias as Natalie Bowden Joe Anders as Zack Bowden ... e 2 more |
About This Soundtrack
The 2026 psychological thriller limited series Cape Fear, streaming on Apple TV+, is a modern television adaptation developed by creator Nick Antosca. Drawing inspiration from John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel The Executioners and the classic 1962 and 1991 feature films, the 10-episode drama follows attorneys Anna Bowden (Amy Adams) and Tom Bowden (Patrick Wilson). Their quiet family life is shattered when Max Cady (Javier Bardem), a dangerous ex-convict they helped prosecute seventeen years earlier, is released from prison and embarks on a calculated quest for vengeance.
The series' sonic identity features a dark, tension-filled score by award-winning composer Jeff Russo. Known for his atmospheric work on Fargo and the Star Trek franchise, Russo crafts a haunting orchestral backdrop that underscores the psychological horror and stalking sequences. The production also highlights carefully selected licensed tracks, including classic rock from The Allman Brothers Band and 1990s alternative rock from The Cranberries, which contrast with the unfolding family crisis.
This page serves as a complete song guide and official music directory for Apple TV+'s Cape Fear Season 1. Viewers can browse the entire tracklist organized chronologically by episode, making it easy to identify specific scene placements, featured artists, and song titles. We keep our database updated with verified streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, providing a reliable reference for soundtrack enthusiasts.
Songs by Episodes
📺 Episode 1: Episode 1
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TIMESTAMP00:46
Jessica
by The Allman Brothers Band
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TIMESTAMP02:47
Linger
by The Cranberries
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TIMESTAMP16:46
Can’t Do Much
by Waxahatchee
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📺 Episode 2: Episode 2
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TIMESTAMP27:29
Midnight Run
by Charley Crockett
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About the Composer(s)
Jeff Russo is an acclaimed American film and television composer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is a founding member of the alternative rock band Tonic and has received extensive recognition for his scoring work on major television shows, including Fargo (for which he won an Emmy Award in 2017), Legion, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and The Night Of. For the 2026 Apple TV+ limited series Cape Fear, Russo composed a dark, orchestral instrumental score that establishes a tense atmosphere, highlighting the psychological dread of the story.
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- Scorsese and Spielberg Reunion: Legendary filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg serve as executive producers on the 2026 series, marking a unique collaboration since Scorsese directed the 1991 film version while Spielberg produced it.
- Modernized Revenge: The TV adaptation updates John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel The Executioners for a contemporary audience, incorporating modern legal procedures, smart home security systems, and cell phone tracking into Max Cady's campaign.
- Javier Bardem's Menace: Javier Bardem brings a physical and psychological intensity to the role of Max Cady, capturing the character's manipulative nature as he uses his knowledge of legal loopholes to evade police intervention.
- Licensed Rock Selections: The soundtrack uses classic alternative rock selections, including 'Linger' by The Cranberries, to underscore the characters' internal struggles and highlight the contrast between normalcy and dread.
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About the Show
A contemporary reimagining of the classic thriller story based on John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel The Executioners. The 10-episode limited series follows attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden, whose stable lives are thrown into complete chaos when Max Cady, a convicted killer they helped put behind bars seventeen years earlier, is released from prison and embarks on a calculated campaign of revenge against their family.
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