Cape Fear (2026) Soundtrack Guide
In this modern reimagining, attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden (Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson) are targeted by the lethal Max Cady (Javier Bardem) after his release from prison. Produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, the series transforms the classic revenge tale into a 10-episode psychological thriller exploring 21st-century obsession with true crime and ambient dread.
The Cape Fear Season 1 soundtrack features a tense, atmospheric score composed by Jeff Russo (Fargo, The Night Of). To capture the psychological dread of the series, the music blends dark, brooding orchestral arrangements with selected tension-building tracks that heighten the conflict between the Bowden family and Max Cady. We list every song and score piece featured in the episodes below.
This Apple TV+ limited series brings a contemporary reimagining to the classic thriller, with showrunner Nick Antosca pulling inspiration from both the 1957 novel The Executioners and the iconic films from 1962 and 1991. The story updates the conflict for a modern audience, following attorneys Anna and Tom Bowden, played by Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson, as their stable lives are thrown into chaos. When Max Cady, the killer they helped put away, is released from prison, he begins a calculated and terrifying campaign of revenge.
Episode 1: Fingers & Toes (Jun 4, 2026)
After 17 years in prison, Max Cady walks free—and back into the lives of the lawyers who jailed him.
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Scene Context: At the Bowden family pool party.
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Scene Context: Max Cady's mistress listens to music through earbuds, writes a note, and then takes her own life.
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Scene Context: At the SJLP event, Byron French discussed prison-related matters with Anna's staff.
Episode 2: Why Would I Want to Hurt You? (Jun 4, 2026)
Desperate to understand what's happening with Zack, Anna and Tom take action. Max settles in.
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Midnight Run
Scene Context: Tom is using his laptop at the house when the backyard sensor emits an alert.
Episode 3: Phantom Sensations (Jun 11, 2026)
Max asks Anna to represent him in a hearing. Tom invites a coworker over. Natalie makes a friend.
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Lookin' for Love
Johnny Lee
Scene Context: Anna encounters Nevaeh at the diner.
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Highwayman
Highwaymen
Scene Context: Anna, Max, and Tabitha at a gas station.
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Jingle of a Dog's Collar
Butthole Surfers
Scene Context: Max becomes distressed by a video playing on the TV and subsequently destroys the device.
Episode 4: Pierced (Jun 18, 2026)
Anna leans on Max to help with a new client. Natalie and Amber get closer. Zack offers an apology.
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Call Me
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Episode 5: Faith (Jun 25, 2026)
Max is visited by someone from his past. Anna investigates Nevaeh. Tom’s new case gets complicated.
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Scene Context: At a restaurant, Tabitha discusses with Max the potential benefits of utilizing his name for promotional purposes.
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Hey Man Nice Shot
Filter
Scene Context: At the bar, Max inquires of Tom about methods for finding a spouse.
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Feral Love
Scene Context: At the bar, Ollie approaches and engages with Trish. Subsequently, Max confronts Ollie in a fight
Episode 6: Possum (Jul 2, 2026)
The Bowdens deal with their new neighbor. Natalie begins to question her past. The family takes a trip.
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Hey Nineteen
Scene Context: Anna and Tom visit Max at his residence while he is preparing food in the kitchen.
Episode 7: Mongrel (Jul 9, 2026)
Anna and Tom kick off a dangerous plot against Max. Seeking answers, Natalie hits the road.
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Scene Context: In Max's car, Natalie inquires about Anna's history.
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I'm Eighteen
Scene Context: Max loses control of the vehicle.
Episode 8: Los tiempos de Dios son Perfectos (Jul 16, 2026)
As Max hurls accusations, Anna and Tom go on the offensive. Natalie tries to stop Max.
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Do Right Woman, Do Right Man
Scene Context: At a restaurant, Max arranges tables and then answers Natalie's call.
Episode 9: The Scar (Jul 23, 2026)
Anna drives to Cape Fear to find Crystal, and answers. Max gives lethal instructions to Nevaeh.
Produced by legendary filmmakers Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, the show features Javier Bardem in the role of the menacing Max Cady. Bardem's performance has been described as a fresh intensity filled with "ambient dread", bringing an unsettling presence to the character. The ensemble cast is equally strong, featuring Ron Perlman, CCH Pounder, and Ted Levine. Billed as a Hitchcockian psychological horror, the series looks at why we’re so obsessed with true crime today while exploring the moral complexities and lasting trauma of its characters.
Main Cast
- Javier Bardem Max Cady
- Amy Adams Amanda Bowden
- Patrick Wilson Tom Bowden
- CCH Pounder Noa Toussaint
- Joe Anders Zack Bowden
- Lily Collias Natalie Bowden
- Jamie Hector
- Malia Pyles Nevaeh Valentine
- Anna Baryshnikov
Official Trailer
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Jessica | The Allman Brothers Band |
| E1 | Linger | The Cranberries |
| E1 | Can’t Do Much | Waxahatchee |
| E2 | Midnight Run | Charley Crockett |
| E3 | Lookin' for Love | Johnny Lee |
| E3 | Highwayman | Highwaymen |
| E3 | Jingle of a Dog's Collar | Butthole Surfers |
| E4 | Call Me | St. Paul & The Broken Bones |
| E5 | You Don't Have to Say You Love Me | Dusty Springfield |
| E5 | Hey Man Nice Shot | Filter |
| E5 | Feral Love | Chelsea Wolfe |
| E6 | Hey Nineteen | Steely Dan |
| E7 | (Don't Fear) The Reaper | Blue Öyster Cult |
| E7 | I'm Eighteen | Alice Cooper |
| E8 | Do Right Woman, Do Right Man | Aretha Franklin |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Cape Fear?
The score for Cape Fear was composed by Jeff Russo.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Cape Fear?
There are 15 songs featured in the soundtrack for Cape Fear. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Cape Fear?
The main genres for Cape Fear include Drama, Crime.
How many seasons does Cape Fear have?
The TV show Cape Fear currently has 1 season.