Stephen King has offered his critique of the recent Apple TV+ adaptation of 'Cape Fear,' describing it as 'more fucked up than Peter O’Toole on his birthday.' The series, based on John D.

MacDonald's 1957 novel 'The Executioners,' follows Javier Bardem as Max Cady, a vengeful ex-con seeking retribution against his former lawyer.

King's comments, shared on X, highlight his mixed feelings about the show's plot, which he calls 'the most sloppily and ridiculously plotted series I have ever watched.

' Despite his reservations, he acknowledges its entertainment value, comparing it to the chaotic energy of a birthday party for the legendary actor Peter O’Toole.The series joins previous adaptations, including the 1962 film and 1991 remake, and has received mixed reviews.King also praised Apple TV+'s 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' drawing parallels to Hitchcock's style.His critique underscores the polarizing nature of the adaptation, blending admiration for its bold approach with criticism of its narrative flaws.