Book · 1957
The Executioners by John D. MacDonald: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Executioners by John D. MacDonald (1957) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: Cape Fear (1962), Cape Fear (1991), Cape Fear (2026).
About The Executioners
The Executioners is a book by John D. MacDonald, first published in 1957. The first screen adaptation was Cape Fear in 1962; the most recent released one is Cape Fear (2026).
1957 novel by John D. MacDonald.
Every adaptation of The Executioners
Cape Fear
Movie · 1962 · United States · directed by J. Lee Thompson
1962 film directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Cape Fear
Movie · 1991 · United States · directed by Martin Scorsese
1991 film directed by Martin Scorsese.
Cape Fear
TV series · 2026 · Apple TV · United States
Common questions
Has The Executioners been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. The Executioners by John D. MacDonald (1957) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: Cape Fear (1962), Cape Fear (1991), Cape Fear (2026).
Who wrote The Executioners?
The Executioners was written by John D. MacDonald and first published in 1957.
How many adaptations of The Executioners are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 2 movies.
Is a new The Executioners adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Cape Fear (2026).
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