Chapelwaite

In the 1850s, Captain Charles Boone relocates his family to a creaky old house in the Maine town of Preacher's Corners after his wife dies at sea. The Boones soon sense the town hides dark roots and a legacy that has haunted their bloodline for generations. Charles must shield his three children, Honor, Loa and Tane, as whispers about the house, the land and the neighbors intensify. The more they uncover, the more the past presses in, testing the family bonds and forcing hard choices about what the Boone name actually means in a place where history itself seems to breathe, watch, and wait.

Production & Release: Created by Jason Filardi, Peter Filardi and Stephen King, Chapelwaite follows Captain Charles Boone and his family as they move into an old Maine house and confront a dangerous family history. Adrien Brody stars.

Reception & Themes: Critics describe a moody, Gothic atmosphere that blends a historical frontier setting with supernatural dread. Strong performances anchor a story about legacy, secrets and the cost of protecting family. Some reviews note pacing issues but praise atmosphere and character dynamics.

Cultural Impact: Chapelwaite sits within Stephen King's growing slate of television adaptations, reinforcing a trend toward intimate, folklore rooted horror in small town settings. Fans discuss the Boone family lore, the series visual style and its take on fear passing through generations, contributing to a broader conversation about King on screen.

Awards: There are no widely reported major nominations or wins for Chapelwaite, though critics praised its mood and Adrien Brody's performance.