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American Horror Story: Asylum


American Horror Story: Asylum is the second season of the American FX horror television series "American Horror Story," created by Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. It originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013. The premise of the second season marked a departure from that of the series's , featuring all new characters and a new location, thus marking "American Horror Story" as an anthology series. The season begins in 1964 at the fictional mental institution, Briarcliff Manor, following the stories of the
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American Horror Story: Hotel


the world of horror, as imagined by Murphy and his writing counterpart Brad Falchuk. The show has rarely made sense in terms of story, and this is no exception." Willa Paskin of "Slate" called this season a "promising new start", saying, "AHS: Hotel more obviously resembles the first two, better seasons of American Horror Story than it does the latter, lesser two." On the other hand, Matt Zoller Seitz of "New York Magazine" found the season "confusing, tedious
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American Horror Story


was announced that FX had ordered a 10-episode companion series titled "American Crime Story", developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. While each season of "American Horror Story" focuses on a new horror theme, each season of "American Crime Story" focuses on a new true crime story. The series features "American Horror Story" cast members Sarah Paulson, Connie Britton, Cuba Gooding Jr., Darren Criss, Finn Wittrock, Max Greenfield, Jon Jon Briones, and Cody Fern. The first season premiered in February
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List of American Horror Story cast members


"American Horror Story" is an American horror television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. An anthology series, each season is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a disparate set of characters, settings, and a storyline with its own beginning, middle, and end. However, Murphy has stated that all of the seasons are and will be connected by the end of the series. The first season, subtitled "", takes place during 2011 in Los Angeles, California and centers on
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American Horror Story


American Horror Story (sometimes abbreviated as AHS) is an American anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the basic cable network FX. Each season is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a different set of characters and settings, and a storyline with its own "beginning, middle, and end." Some plot elements of each season are loosely inspired by true events. The first season, retroactively subtitled "", takes place in Los Angeles, California, during the year 2011,
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American Horror Story: Murder House


Shadows", which Murphy's grandmother forced him to watch when he was younger to toughen him up. He also cited "Rosemary's Baby", "Don't Look Now", "The Amityville Horror", and Stanley Kubrick's version of "The Shining" as influences for the series. From the beginning, Murphy and Falchuk planned that each season of the series would tell a different story. After the first-season finale aired, Murphy spoke of his plans to change the cast and location for the second
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List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story


"American Horror Story" is a horror television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The series is broadcast on the cable television channel FX in the United States. Described as an anthology series, each season is conceived as a self-contained miniseries, following a disparate set of characters and settings, and a storyline with its own "beginning, middle, and end". Since its debut, "American Horror Story" has earned mostly positive reviews from critics, and has been nominated for a variety
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American Horror Story: Apocalypse


was revealed that Erika Ervin would be returning for "Apocalypse" after having a recurring role in "". It was also reported that actress Ash Santos would appear in the season. In April 2018, Murphy revealed that filming for the season would begin in June 2018. The film is set to be released on DVD on September 24, 2018. "American Horror Story: Apocalypse" received positive reviews from critics, with many considering it as an improvement over the recent seasons. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season
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American Horror Story


constructions include a colonial settler home to speculate the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony. Filming for the seventh season was originally planned to begin in Orange, California, in June 2017 before it was moved to May instead. Filming for the eighth season began on June 16, 2018. It was filmed in multiple locations. "American Horror Story" title screens offer vague hints to important plot elements and events that compose each season. For "Murder House", Murphy described the sequence as a mini-mystery and stated that:
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American Horror Story: Coven


American Horror Story: Coven is the third season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story", created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on October 9, 2013, and concluded on January 29, 2014. The season takes place in 2013, in New Orleans, and follows a coven of witches descended from Salem as they fight for survival. It also features flashbacks to 1692 during the infamous Salem Witch Trials, the 1830s, 1910s, 1960s, 1970s and 1990s. Returning cast members from
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Star Trek: Discovery


first met with CBS about the series, the company did not have a plan for what the new show would be. He proposed an anthology series with each season being a standalone, serialized show set in a different era, beginning with a prequel to the original series, followed by stories set during the original series, during "", and then "beyond to a time in "Trek" that's never been seen before". Fuller compared this to what "American Horror Story" did for horror, and described
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Anthology series


, "American Horror Story" debuted a new type of anthology format in the U.S. Each season, rather than each episode, is a standalone story. Several actors have appeared in the various seasons, but playing different roles—in an echo of the "Four Star Playhouse" format. The success of "American Horror Story" has spawned other season-long anthologies such as "American Crime Story" and "Feud". Anthology film series are rare compared to their TV and radio counterparts. There have been several attempts
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American Horror Story: Asylum


-span-of-any-gnats-who-might-be-watching approach", writing, "You know a show has a lot going on when the occasional appearance of extraterrestrials is no more surprising than spotting a Prius on "Modern Family". FX's grand experiment "American Horror Story" came howling back for its second terrifying season with less of a story...than a macabre, unforgettable, discordant symphony of images and characters... "American Horror Story: Asylum", set mostly in the 1960s
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American Horror Story: Coven


Delights of Stevie Nicks" and "The Seven Wonders". Principal photography for the season began on July 23, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The casting call reads, "After two seasons shooting in Los Angeles, the series moves to [New Orleans] for its third season. Filming begins July 23, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana and [will be] completed on January 17, 2014." Despite Ryan Murphy stating that the third season would take place in multiple cities, New Orleans is the
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National Treasure 4: Baby Franny: She's Doing Well: The Hole Story


"National Treasure 4: Baby Franny: She's Doing Well: The Hole Story" is the seventh episode of the eighth season and the 140th overall episode of the animated comedy series "American Dad!". It aired on Fox in the United States on December 23, 2012, and is written by Murray Miller and directed by Chris Bennett. In the episode, when Greg and Terry's new talk show does a news story on the 35th anniversary of the rescue of "Baby Franny", Francine begins to feel
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Frances Conroy filmography


She returned to television prominence in 2011, when she was cast in a recurring role on the FX anthology-horror series "American Horror Story". Conroy's role garnered acclaim once again, being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award as well as a Saturn Award. She then proceeded to appear in the next three seasons of the show, getting nominated for a second Primetime Emmy Award for her appearance in the third season. She also returned to "American Horror Story" as a guest in for its sixth and seventh seasons
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List of American Horror Story: Hotel characters


Boston Brahmin accent. March returns in the eighth season, "", where he is seen playing cards with Queenie after killing her. When he is encountered by Cordelia Goode, the supreme witch, cames to rescue Queenie, March does not attempt to stop her, and encourages Queenie to leave with Cordelia to have another shot at life. Cordelia was unsuccessful to save her, much to March's joy. When Michael Langdon, the antichrist, arrives to save Queenie, he does the same with him. After Langdon and
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Neighbors from Hell (American Horror Story)


Sokol of "Den of Geek" gave the episode a 4 out of 5, comparing it to the ending of George Orwell’s "Nineteen Eighty-Four". He said "The season took a subtle turn this episode. The convergent plots are beginning to make sense. The patterns that once seemed crazy, are now proven to be insane but no less credible. [...] "American Horror Story: Cult" presents a wonderfully twisted version of every liberal’s paranoia, which mirror those of conservatives." Contrary
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American Horror Story: Apocalypse


American Horror Story: Apocalypse is the eighth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story", created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 12, 2018, and concluded on November 14, 2018. The season has been described as a crossover between the and seasons of the series. "Apocalypse" was announced on January 12, 2017. Returning cast members from previous seasons include Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Evan Peters, Adina Porter, Emma Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson, Billy Eichner
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American Horror Story: Murder House


American Horror Story: Murder House (originally titled as American Horror Story) is the first season of the FX television series "American Horror Story". It aired between October 5, and December 21, 2011. The season was produced by 20th Century Fox Television, and the executive producers were Dante Di Loreto and series creators Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. It centers on the Harmon family: , and their daughter , who move from Boston to Los Angeles after Vivien has a miscarriage and Ben has an affair. They move
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List of American Horror Story: Murder House characters


"" is the first season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". The season's theme is infidelity, and focuses on the plight of the Harmon family, Ben and Vivien, their daughter Violet and their dog Hallie, as they try to adjust to their new life in present-day Los Angeles, after Vivien has a miscarriage and Ben has an affair with one of his psychiatry students, Hayden McClaine. Violet, although originally upset about the move due to her being unable to make friends at
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List of American Horror Story: Coven characters


"" is the third season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". The season focuses on the oppression of witches, who resides in present-day New Orleans, as they try to combat organized efforts to destroy them posed by shell corporations and a racially charged Voodoo tribe. But while the witches learn to harness their supernatural powers, they learn their biggest threat comes from within the coven in the form of a greedy Supreme Witch, who enlists the help of barbaric serial killers to locate the rising Supreme
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American Horror Story: Freak Show


American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story", created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015. This season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. Returning cast members from the of the series include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare,
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American Horror Story


the cable television channel FX in the United States. On January 12, 2017, the series was renewed for a ninth season, with a two-season renewal alongside "Apocalypse". On August 3, 2018, the series was greenlit for a tenth season. "American Horror Story" is a joint production between Ryan Murphy Productions, Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision, and 20th Century Fox Television and syndicated by Walt Disney Television (via 20th Television). Although reception to individual seasons has varied, "American Horror Story
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American Horror Story: Hotel


like previous seasons, intercut with scenes of a dirty hotel and the Ten Commandments written across a wall. Jacob Bryant from "Variety" was impressed with the clip, saying that "The opening credits for ["American Horror Story"] have always managed to be unsettling, but season five's creepy credits might top the list." "American Horror Story: Hotel" initially received mixed reviews from critics, but, as the season progressed, the reviews became more positive. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season
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Tonight You Belong to Me


"Birth". In 2011, the Patience and Prudence rendition was featured in two episodes of "American Horror Story". The first was in the Pilot episode, as the twins, Troy and Byron, begin trashing the house with baseball bats. The second was during the season finale, "Afterbirth", as the new homeowners run screaming from the home. It was later featured in the series’ eighth-season premiere, “The End as well as the sixth episode "Return to Murder House".”
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Emma Roberts


"Palo Alto" (2013), "The Blackcoat's Daughter" (2015), and "Nerve" (2016). She appeared in four seasons of the FX anthology horror series "American Horror Story", and starred in the lead role of Chanel Oberlin on the Fox comedy horror series "Scream Queens" (2015–2016). Roberts was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to Kelly Cunningham and actor Eric Roberts. Her parents separated when she was a baby. Through her father's marriage, she is
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American Horror Story: Cult


American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story", created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 5, 2017, and concluded on November 14, 2017. The subtitle "Cult" was announced on July 20, 2017. This season takes place in the fictional suburb of Brookfield Heights, Michigan, during the year 2017, and centers on a cult terrorizing the residents in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Returning cast members from
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American Horror Story: Hotel


American Horror Story: Hotel is the fifth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story". It premiered on October 7, 2015, and concluded January 13, 2016. The series was renewed in October 2014, with the subtitle "Hotel" being announced in February 2015. Returning cast from previous seasons of the series include: Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Chloë Sevigny, Denis O'Hare, Angela Bassett, Mare Winningham, Christine Estabrook, Finn Wittrock,
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Chapter 9 (American Horror Story)


more characters while presenting the welcome return of another "American Horror Story" veteran and preparing viewers for a twisty finale." Emily L. Stephens of "The A.V. Club" wrote, ""Chapter 9" is a solid episode of "American Horror Story" most meaningful and consistent season – and by 'solid,' I mean strongly told, startling, and filled with slithering entrails and smoking corpses." In contrast, IGN's Matt Fowler stated, "The penultimate episode of "American Horror Story: Roanoke"
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American Horror Story: Murder House


into a restored mansion, unaware that the house is haunted by the ghosts of its former residents and their victims. The first season of "American Horror Story" received generally positive reviews from critics. The series drew consistently high ratings for the FX network, ending its first season as the biggest new cable series of the year. The season was nominated for various industry awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama, and received a total of seventeen Emmy Award nominations. In addition, Lange won the
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American Horror Story: Roanoke


American Horror Story: Roanoke is the sixth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story", created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 14, 2016, marking the first time the series has debuted outside of October, and concluded on November 16, 2016. Returning cast members from previous seasons include: Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Denis O'Hare, Wes Bentley, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, Angela Bassett, Adina Porter, Lady Gaga, Leslie Jordan, Frances
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The Seven Wonders (American Horror Story)


"The Seven Wonders" is the thirteenth and final episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 29, 2014, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Douglas Petrie and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. In the episode, the remaining witches compete to perform the Seven Wonders in order to find out who is the next Supreme. After the new Supreme rises, the Coven goes public with their powers. Stevie Nicks guest stars as herself at the beginning
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American Horror Story


. The site's consensus is: "Favoring garish style over effective storytelling, the fifth American Horror Story strands a talented cast at Ryan Murphy's Hotel." "Hotel" scored a 60 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 24 "mixed or average" reviews. The sixth season, "", received positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reports that 76% of 13 critics gave the season a positive review. The site's consensus is: ""American Horror Story: My Roanoke Nightmare" takes a surprising
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American Horror Story: Asylum


producer Tim Minear was promoted to executive producer and continued writing for the series, beginning with the season premiere. He also scripted the season finale. In March 2012, Murphy revealed that the second season had been conceptualized around Jessica Lange, saying, "This will really be the Jessica Lange show so I'm very excited about it. We are designing this amazing new opposite of the Constance character for her. She and I have spoken about different things. She has a lot of ideas, and has a lot of input
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American Horror Story: Roanoke


actually seen for hypothetical seasons of "American Horror Story", meaning different genres and different places". Landgraf also reiterated what had been previously reported, that the official theme of the cycle will not be revealed until the airing of the first episode. A week before the premiere FX released a trailer featuring Lady Gaga's new single "Perfect Illusion", speaking to the anonymity of the season. In a September 13, 2016 interview with "The Hollywood Reporter", marketing chief Stephanie Gibbons spoke at length about the risks
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American Horror Story: Cult


"American Horror Story: Cult" received mostly positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season a 74% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.05/10, based on 47 reviews. The site's consensus reads, ""American Horror Story: Cult" intrigues with timely, over-the-top creepiness - and lots of clowns - despite being hampered by broad political generalizations and occasional holes in the narrative's logic." On Metacritic, the season was given a score of 66 out of
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American Horror Story: Roanoke


" menace that slays his victims with hedge trimmers. "TV Guide" suggested a major connection to "Asylum" concerning the spider shown travelling under the skin of a person in one of the teasers for the season. "American Horror Story: Roanoke" has received positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the season a 76% approval rating, with an average rating of 6.68/10, based on 14 reviews. The site's consensus reads, ""American Horror Story: Roanoke" takes a surprising turn
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Scream Queens (2015 TV series)


's other like series] "American Horror Story", which completely reboots, this has some of the continuity in that some of the characters and some of the relationships continue into a new world." The first season's killer will not be revealed until the final episode. Murphy has announced that the second season will feature three Halloween episodes. Falchuk shared insight on the decision making of who the killer(s) would be, saying, "We decided right at the beginning. We talked through what is it — Who is
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American Horror Story


and ranked as first or second most watched telecast in its timeslot among all paid television in most metered markets. "Numbers so strong, it's scary. "American Horror Story" has brought droves of new viewers to a killer global lineup", said Hernan Lopez, the president of Fox International Channels. The second season's premiere gained a 2.2 18–49 ratings share and gathered 3.85 million viewers, marking the highest numbers for the series. By the season's sixth episode, the numbers dropped to a series-low 0.9
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American Horror Story


Loreto was announced as executive producer. Production on the series began in April 2011. In July 2011, FX officially announced the project had been picked up to series. From the beginning, Murphy and Falchuk planned that each season of the series would tell a different story. After the first-season finale aired, Murphy spoke of his plans to change the cast and location for the second season. He did say, however, that some actors who starred in the first season would be returning. "The people that are
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Election Night (American Horror Story)


"Election Night" is the first episode and season premiere of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 5, 2017, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, and directed by Bradley Buecker. Clips from news outlets detail the divisiveness of the 2016 presidential election. On election night, Ally Mayfair-Richards is horrified as Donald Trump is elected President of the United States. Elsewhere, Kai Anderson is delighted by the news, remarking
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I Am Anne Frank (American Horror Story)


Belsen concentration camp: Hans Grüper. Later, suspected serial murder Kit begins to question his memory in a meeting with Dr. Thredson: although he is suspected to have killed many people, including his wife, he does not remember such events. Thredson suggests that Lana take aversion therapy to cure her homosexuality. Although initially hesitant, Lana's therapy goes badly, and Thredson promises that he will take Lana when his asylum visit is over. Arden confronts the woman who claims to be Anne Frank, who uses a stolen gun to
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Bitchcraft (American Horror Story)


Horror Story" episode until the fourth-season premiere "Monsters Among Us". Rotten Tomatoes reports an 80% approval rating, based on 15 reviews. The critical consensus reads, ""Bitchcraft" jump-starts "American Horror Story: Coven" with an ambitious setup, lively characters, and stylized action, though the overall narrative may come off shallower than intended." "Entertainment Weekly" awarded the episode with a series high rating of A−, writing, "The season opener, "Bitchcraft", is
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American Horror Story: Murder House


; a series high. The season finale was watched by 3.22 million viewers and received a 1.7 ratings share in the 18–49 demographic. The first season tied with the TNT series "Falling Skies" as the biggest new cable series of the year among adults 18–49. "American Horror Story" November 2011 international premiere across Europe and Latin America, on Fox International Channels, drew rankings of 1st or 2nd among all Pay-TV in most metered markets for its time slot. In the UK, it premiered on non-terrestrial
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American Crime Story


American Crime Story is an American anthology true crime television series developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who are executive producers with Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Simpson. A spin-off of the horror anthology series, "American Horror Story", also from Murphy and Falchuk, each season is presented as a self-contained miniseries, following separate unrelated true events. Alexander and Karaszewski did not return after the first season, but they retained executive producer credit. The first season, subtitled "
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She Wants Revenge (American Horror Story)


Weekly" observed that "[the episode] was at the point of an "American Horror Story" season when the players on the final-act chessboard start moving into position". Emily Stephens from "The A.V. Club" stated, "A lot of the details in "She Wants Revenge" seem beside the point, too little too late, and uncomfortably low on results". She especially criticized the under-utilization of Angela Bassett and her "confusing" storyline. Ryan Sandoval reviewed the episode for TV.com and
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Sojourn (American Horror Story)


weird acid trip". She was also confused by Michael's attitude during the episode, but admitted that "I understand that sometimes depression makes people not act like themselves, even when that "self" is Satan’s spawn". However, she was extremely pleased by the return of Ms. Venable, saying that "The best part of "American Horror Story" is seeing Sarah Paulson in 19 different wigs this season." She also enjoyed the final scene as it was "setting the scene for the plot of "
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Cool Air


"Cool Air" is a short story by the American horror fiction writer H. P. Lovecraft, written in March 1926 and published in the March 1928 issue of "Tales of Magic and Mystery". The narrator offers a story to explain why a "draught of cool air" is the most detestable thing to him. His tale begins in the spring of 1923, when he was looking for housing in New York City. He finally settles in a converted brownstone on West Fourteenth Street. Investigating a chemical leak from the floor
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Room 33


. Alex Stedman from "Variety" complimented the episode, saying, "Ryan Murphy and Co. have said from the beginning that if any "American Horror Story" season resembles "Hotel", it's season one, "Murder House". But episode six made that connection much more literal by bringing the Countess straight to the place that's going to seem very familiar to fans." Writing for "The A.V. Club", Emily L. Stephens said that the episode "manages something genuinely surprising: it propels the story
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Chapter 2 (American Horror Story)


"Chapter 2" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 21, 2016, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Tim Minear and directed by Michael Goi. As the mob begins surrounding Shelby, she flees further into the woods, hiding behind a tree in an effort to spy on them. They begin to enact a ritual where a man is burned alive while dressed as a pig in retribution for crimes he committed against the group
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American Horror Story


"American Horror Story", the network's highest rated series, "has unquestionably joined the ranks of television's landmark series." In 2016, a "New York Times" study of the 50 TV shows with the most Facebook Likes found that "unlike a lot of shows about the supernatural", "American Horror Story" was "more popular in cities, but also throughout parts of the Southwest". "American Horror Story" has won 94 of its 429 award nominations. The franchise has garnered 28 Primetime
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List of American Horror Story: Freak Show characters


"" is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". The season is set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, and centers around a freak show run by aspiring German actress and singer Elsa Mars. The season's theme, discrimination, is underlined by depictions of physical and mental abuse towards “freaks” and their struggle to survive economically. Veteran cast members include Evan Peters, Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, Kathy Bates, Denis O'Hare, and Frances Conroy,
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American Horror Story


and save her troupe once and for all, Elsa also recruits conjoined twin sisters Bette and Dot Tattler (Sarah Paulson) to perform for her show. In a time when the era of television is beginning to reign high above sideshow acts, these individuals must overcome those who persecute them based on their looks. However, as the season unfolds, it is revealed that multiple dark entities have taken up residence in Jupiter, with all of their eyes being set on the freaks. A conman named Stanley (Denis O'Hare),
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List of American Horror Story: Coven characters


at the beginning of the season, when Madison flips over a bus he is riding in. He is later revived in the morgue using a spell cast by Zoe and Madison, after his severed head is attached to various body parts from other victims of the crash. He suffers severe drawbacks after his resurrection – such as rarely being able to speak, suffering fits of murderous rage, and often being confused, as a child would be. Kyle enters into a menage-a-trois relationship with Zoe and Madison, and
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The Seven Wonders (American Horror Story)


in Cordelia's arms. Fiona awakes, in her own hell but to the Axeman his heaven. In the background, Papa Legba, having claimed Fiona's soul, smiles at her, as Fiona stares back in horror. Kyle, as the new butler, opens the door for the new students. They settle in, and Cordelia has a meeting with them and the episode ends. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 62% approval rating, based on 13 reviews. The critical consensus reads, ""The Seven Wonders" does
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Chapter 10 (American Horror Story)


n't be very surprised at this and Lee begins to get angry and defensive. Lana asks Lee why, despite offers from many major news outlets, Lee picked her, and Lee responds that she thought Lana would be more sympathetic given her history with . Lana bristles and says she had to do what she did in order to survive and that Lee only did what she did so that she could be with her daughter. Lana invites Lee to speak to Flora directly and Lee does, saying she hopes one day Flora can understand
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Orphans (American Horror Story)


"Orphans" is the tenth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on December 17, 2014 on the cable network FX. It was written by James Wong and directed by Bradley Buecker. Although "American Horror Story" is categorized as an anthology series, the episode is notable for being the first in the series to directly tie two seasons together, acknowledging that both plot lines and series of events exist within the same universe. In the episode's finale, Pepper (Naomi
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Wounds (film)


Wounds is a 2019 American-British psychological horror film written and directed by Babak Anvari and starring Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson, Zazie Beetz, Karl Glusman and Brad William Henke. It is based on the novella "The Visible Filth" by Nathan Ballingrud. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2019. The story follows a New Orleans bartender whose life begins to unravel after a series of disturbing and inexplicable events begin to happen when he picks up a phone left behind at his bar.
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List of American Horror Story: Roanoke characters


"" is the sixth season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". The season’s theme centers on exploitation in two forms: the act of mistreatment to people, and the use of public-relation and advertising techniques (such as media) for personal gain; which took place at Roanoke Island, North Carolina in 2015 that focuses on the testimonies of the Miller family: married couple Matt and Shelby, and Matt’s sister Lee Harris, as they recount a series of paranormal experiences they have on
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American Horror Story: Freak Show


2014. A video released in July 2014, entitled "Fallen Angel", was reported by many news sources to be an official "Freak Show" trailer. The video – which featured the "American Horror Story" title card – was later taken down after FX confirmed it was fan-made. Before the debut of the fan-made video, FX had not released any official trailers concerning the upcoming season. The first official teaser was released on August 20, 2014, entitled "Admit One". As with
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Curtain Call (American Horror Story)


"Curtain Call" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 21, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by John J. Gray and directed by Bradley Buecker. After purchasing the freak show from Elsa, Dandy blames the freaks for the lack of tickets sold. Having enough of their new owner, the remaining freaks push Dandy to the ground and announce that they all quit the show. Elsa arrives in Hollywood and immediately sets
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List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story


promotion for motion pictures and television programs. "American Horror Story" has won once. The Jupiter Award is a German annual cinema award, awarded annually by "Cinema" magazine and "TV Spielfilm". "American Horror Story" has won once. The "Kerrang!" Awards is an annual award show in the United Kingdom, founded by the music magazine, "Kerrang!". The first season, "Murder House", was nominated once. The Key Art Awards is an annual collection of honors given
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The Replacements (American Horror Story)


witch mythology, as the new Supreme begins to flourish, the old one begins to fade, noting Anna-Leigh's numerous recent medical disabilities. When Anna-Leigh dismisses her once more and swears that she will never take the throne of Supreme, Fiona cuts her throat, killing her. In the present day, Fiona visits her resident plastic surgeon for a last-ditch attempt at retaining whatever youth and beauty she has left, only to be told that a problem in her immune system raises concern for him. She
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American Horror Story: Hotel


the first time, however, that a season of "American Horror Story" was not nominated for Outstanding Limited Series. In addition, Gaga won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Mini-Series or Television Film while "Hotel" received a nomination for Best Mini-Series or Television Film. On October 13, 2014, FX renewed the series for a fifth season for an October 2015 premiere. Network president John Landgraf stated that the season would necessitate a "huge reinvention" for the series. The season's
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American Horror Story: Coven


primary setting of the third installment. Similar to the prior seasons, FX published mini teaser trailers for "Coven" on the show's Facebook page. "American Horror Story: Coven" has received positive reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 83% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.24/10, based on 35 reviews. The site's consensus reads, "A noteworthy ensemble cast combined with creepy storytelling and campy, outrageous thrills make "American Horror Story: Coven" a potently structured fright-fest
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American Horror Story


scheduled premiere in mid October. The exteriors for the second season were filmed in Hidden Valley, Ventura County, California, a rural area outside Los Angeles, although the season took place in Massachusetts. Principal photography for the third season began on July 23, 2013, in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was first reported that the season would film in multiple locations, but filming primarily took place in New Orleans. Principal photography for the fourth season began on July 15, 2014, in New Orleans, though the story takes
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The Deaths of Ian Stone


The Deaths of Ian Stone is a 2007 British-American horror film directed by Dario Piana. The film stars Mike Vogel and Christina Cole. The story centers on an American man living in Britain, Ian Stone (Vogel), who is killed each day by mysterious beings. He then enters a new existence, unaware of his prior lives. When he begins to remember past existences, he is once again in danger of being killed, with each death more gruesome than the last. Ian Stone is an average man.
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Connie Britton


series of tragic marital and family issues. Unfortunately for The Harmons, the new house they purchase quickly reveals itself to be haunted. For this role she was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2012. Britton had stated when she wrapped "American Horror Story" she would be taking a couple of months off to be with her new adopted son, but that she would then begin to re-focus on developing her FX drama collaboration with David O. Russell, but the project
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The Replacements (American Horror Story)


. She begins to suspect that the fact that she is displaying new powers means Madison is next in line to become the Supreme. Fiona takes Madison to the same bar that she frequents, and gets her drunk. When they arrive back at the school, Fiona tells Madison that she has cancer and will be dead in less than a year and Madison offers her chemotherapy but she refuses. She also explains that she is dying because there is a new Supreme getting ready to take the throne, and she thinks it's Madison
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List of American Horror Story: Hotel characters


"" is the fifth season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". The season's theme is addiction and revolves around the Hotel Cortez, an enigmatic hotel owned by a bloodsucking fashionista named The Countess. An anonymous tip regarding a serial killer who murders people in accordance to the Ten Commandments points John Lowe, a detective haunted by the abduction of his son, to Room 64 of the Cortez. Veteran cast members include Wes Bentley, Chloë Sevigny, Kathy Bates, Denis O'Hare, Evan Peters, Sarah
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List of American Horror Story: Cult characters


"" is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". This season focuses on marginalization, which is set between 2016 and 2017 in the aftermath of 2016 U.S. Election in the fictitious city of Brookfield Heights, Michigan, and shows how a young man gives birth to a cult of women and men who try to terrorize this small city, killing and petrifying several citizens in a brutal way to take control over them. Veteran cast members include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Cheyenne Jackson, with
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List of American Horror Story: Asylum characters


"" is the second season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". The season's theme is sanity and the relationship between science and religion, and follows the antics that occur at Briarcliff, a Catholic-based asylum for the criminally insane in 1964 northern Massachusetts. Wrongfully imprisoned inmates, including alleged Kit Walker, alleged nymphomaniac Shelley, and lesbian journalist Lana Winters, all scheme to escape while trying to make sense of mysterious extraterrestrial life. And a sadistic staff schemes to dethrone head nun, Sister Jude
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I Am Anne Frank (American Horror Story)


, "Obviously the first part of "I Am Anne Frank" isn't the finest hour of "American Horror Story" and didn't really do much to propel the story forward, but damn if it wasn't entertaining." DeAngelis said the second part "hit major high notes, changing the course of the season for the better. It was topped off by a deliciously creepy performance from Zachary Quinto." Amy Amatangelo of "Paste" called the first part "the strongest [episode] of the season"
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The Off Season


The Off Season is a 2004 independent horror film directed by James Felix McKenney and produced by Larry Fessenden's Glass Eye Pix. It was filmed in Old Orchard Beach, Maine and distributed through Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In the beginning, The Off Season appears to be the story of a young couple from New York City moving up to Maine to get away from it all. Soon, strange things begin to happen in the one-room apartment that they occupy—things that the once close couple cannot discuss with each other
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List of American Horror Story: Coven characters


shack with the Axeman for all eternity. Although Fiona does not appear in "Apocalypse", she is mentioned in the episodes "Boy Wonder", "Traitor", and "Fire and Reign" when Cordelia's own failing health due to a new Supreme rising causes to her to fear she will become like her mother, but Myrtle reassures her that she is not. For her performance, Lange was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, the Satellite Award
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Lily Rabe


Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen, where she played the role of Nora Helmer. In August 2011, Rabe was given her first regular role on a television series when she was cast as Nora Montgomery on the FX horror series "American Horror Story". She was later cast in the second season as the nun Sister Mary Eunice McKee (a role she later reprised in the fourth season). For the second season, Rabe was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/
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List of American Horror Story: Roanoke characters


a hallucination. When Matt's niece Flora goes missing, he joins the search party to try and find her. With the guidance of a ghostly figure, Matt and Shelby discover the underground bunker. Inside, they find a video of Elias Cunningham documenting the story of two nurses who killed their patients in the house. Recognising the story, Matt begins to believe there are paranormal entities in the house. He soon finds that the word "MURDE" has been written in blood on the wall under the wallpaper. When Elias
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American Horror Story: Cult


the presidential election, with the first episode taking place on election night. Murphy explained it will be about "the fallout of that night, which to many people, from all sides of the camps is a horror story." He also revealed the season would not feature Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, stating ""Horror Story" is always about allegory, so the election is allegory." In April 2017, Murphy confirmed that archive footage of the election night would be used in the season premiere. Murphy revealed via
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List of American Horror Story: Apocalypse characters


"" is the eighth season of the FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story". This season focuses on the apocalypse and depicts the events leading up to and the aftermath of nuclear missile attacks orchestrated by the Antichrist. Veteran cast members include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Adina Porter, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, Emma Roberts, Cheyenne Jackson and Kathy Bates, with Cody Fern making his debut. Veteran cast members with recurring appearances include Frances Conroy, Taissa Farmiga, Gabourey Sidibe, Billy Eichner, Erika Ervin,
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American Horror Story


turn away from prior "AHS" formats, revisiting the deliberate pace of earlier seasons on a spookier, smaller scale, even if the true-crime format feels overdone." It scored a 72 on Metacritic based on six reviews. The seventh season, "", received mostly positive reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes reports that 74% of 47 critics gave the season a positive review. The site's consensus is: ""American Horror Story: Cult" intrigues with timely, over-the-top creepiness –
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Winter Visitor


of 20 years and is probably responsible for attracting public attention. And Winter Visitor does through a careful reading of the best horror film from North American. (www.haciendocine.com) Diego Trerotola from El Amante (FIlm Magazine) said: Winter Visitor weaves between moody thriller and Gore, between suspense and graphic violence. The film does not delights with any of these topics. Moving skillfully between the two, the film manages to concentrate an essence of horror is worth developing. We hope that this is the beginning of horror genre in Argentina
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Apocalypse Then


that lives up to its namesake." Ron Hogan of "Den of Geek" gave the episode a 4/5, saying, "The finale of "American Horror Story"'s most ambitious season manages to mash together two different series, marry separate mythologies, and somehow form a coherent season out of the chocolate and peanut butter of "Murder House" and "Coven"." He added, "Writers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk aren't reinventing the wheel, but time travel does give the two an opportunity to bring
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A Katy or a Gaga


, saying "While it seems the productions of each number are getting bigger, the show’s spirit gets smaller. Does Ryan Murphy think that because "American Horror Story" is amazing he can slack off on "Glee"? I hope not. It was officially announced recently that "Glee" will end after next season (Season 6) so let’s end this show as great as we started it, shall we?" Lauren Hoffman of "Vulture" gave the episode a 2 out of 5, signaling mixed
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Sojourn (American Horror Story)


Church of Satan is one of the funniest things I've seen on "American Horror Story". In true Satanic fashion, the gathering of Satan's flock of goats is essentially a mockery of a standard church service, with an offering plate being passed around and a sermon being delivered by the high Priestess (a really funny Sandra Bernhard)." He added, "Bradley Buecker does a good job at getting a sense of weariness out of the actors in the services. [...] no one seems to be having
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James S. Levine


American Studies. Levine came to Hollywood in 1997 to begin his career as a composer, leaving behind money and family. He first started off his career by doing intern work around Los Angeles. James Levine is a composer for shows like "American Horror Story", "Glee", "Nip/Tuck", "Royal Pains" and "The Closer". The music for "American Horror Story" is one of his most known works, receiving many awards such as the Best Music in a Series, Best
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Ash Santos


Ashley Marie Santos (born June 9, 1993), known professionally as Ash Santos, is an American actress. She is known for playing Emily in the eighth season of FX horror anthology series "American Horror Story", entitled "" (2018). Ashley Marie Santos was born in The Bronx, New York. Her father is Dominican, like her mother, and Puerto Rican. She was raised in Montgomery, New York, where she discovered her love for sports. She always expressed an interest in acting,
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American Horror Story: Coven


conclusion, appropriately titled "The Seven Wonders", never quite matched the high standard it set for itself throughout the season, "Coven"s reputation will nonetheless remain a solid one." Jeff Jensen of "Entertainment Weekly" gave the season a B rating and said, "I can't deny my experience: Week to week, the excesses of "Coven" were wickedly amusing. Next year, I hope "American Horror Story" can be more than that, and with less." In its third season, the
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American Horror Story: Cult


Despite rumors, "Entertainment Weekly" reported on July 7, 2017, that Vera Farmiga, sister of "American Horror Story" alum Taissa Farmiga, would not appear in the season. Later that month, it was confirmed by "The Hollywood Reporter" that Kathy Bates will not appear in "Cult", after four seasons of regular appearances. Murphy also revealed via his Instagram account that "" character Twisty the Clown would return in the seventh season, indicating that John Carroll Lynch would reprise his role. In February
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American Horror Story: Asylum


, took the current zeitgeist – with all its free-floating fear, nefarious undercurrents, and outrageous anxiety – skinned it alive, and turned it into a lamp to illuminate our collectively twisted psyche and voracious appetite for distraction." In its second season, "American Horror Story: Asylum" was nominated for 89 awards, and won 28. * The Pan-American Association of Film & Television Journalists never announced the winners. The first episode of the season gained a 2.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49 and garnered 3.85
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Rubber Man


like that. It resonates with him, so he wants to help them out and make sure they're okay and peaceful." This was the only "American Horror Story" episode not to feature Jessica Lange until the beginning of the fifth season of the show, "". Rotten Tomatoes reports a 58% approval rating, based on 12 reviews. The critical consensus reads, "["Rubber Man"] delivers the biggest reveal of the season as the mysterious identity of the man in the rubber suit is finally
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The Seven Wonders (American Horror Story)


n't quite deliver the payoff viewers might have hoped for, but it does curb the season's downward slope with a decently entertaining and visually impressive finale." Matt Fowler from IGN gave the episode a rating of 8.0, adding, "There were still a few head-scratching moments, but essentially "The Seven Wonders" put a bow on the season – with the few remaining villains getting their just deserts." Emily VanDerWerff of "The A.V. Club" rated the episode a C−, stating, "It seemed beyond
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American Horror Story


For the third season, series executive producers and co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk stated that, as with the second season, "many actors" would return in different roles, beginning with Jessica Lange. Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson were confirmed to return, portraying Kyle Spencer and Cordelia Foxx, respectively. Murphy added that Lange would portray a "real glamour-cat lady", later revealed to be named Fiona Goode. Taissa Farmiga, Violet in the first season, starred as Zoe Benson, a character that
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Denis O'Hare


"American Horror Story", "". In 2012, O'Hare starred alongside Amy Adams and Donna Murphy as the Baker in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" at The Public Theater. The production played at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park, NYC, from July 23 to September 1, 2012. In 2013, O'Hare returned to "American Horror Story" for its third season, "", where he portrayed Spalding, the house butler. O'Hare portrayed con artist, Stanley on the fourth season of the series
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American Horror Story


"Roanoke" featured no title sequence or opening credits, instead opting for a simple title card from the first season, "Murder House", while the series theme music plays over the end credits. At the end of the finale's credits, the title of the season ""American Horror Story: Roanoke"" was revealed. In the development of "Cult", Murphy confirmed that the opening sequence will return. "Cult"'s opening sequence features the series theme music played by a marching band. The
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Two Sentence Horror Stories


Two Sentence Horror Stories is an upcoming TV series. It was acquired by The CW for an airing in the US in the summer of 2019 and is set to premiere August 8, after being originally set up at CW Seed. Two Sentence Horror Stories tv series is American horror anthology. There will be 8 episodes of 30 minutes each in season 1, each of which has its own plot and characters like “Black Mirror” from Netflix. It is worth noting that initially it was a series of 5 short films that
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List of American Horror Story: Roanoke characters


can, Edward's ghost helps Shelby, Matt and Flora escape the house. Rory Monahan (portrayed by Evan Peters) is the actor who portrays Edward Phillipe Mott in "My Roanoke Nightmare". During the production, he begins a relationship with Audrey Tindall, the actress who portrays Shelby Miller. Prior to the production of "Return to Roanoke", he and Audrey get married. He returns with his wife to "Return to Roanoke". Like the other actors, Rory does not believe the accounts of Shelby,
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List of American Horror Story: Roanoke characters


Matt, and Lee. Just after production begins, he is killed by the spirits of the Jane sisters, and is hung outside the house in a symbolic display. Sidney Aaron James (portrayed by Cheyenne Jackson) is the lead producer of "My Roanoke Nightmare". His primary focus is on producing a dramatic, successful TV show, and he does not allow ethical considerations to impede that goal. He frequently makes promises to the cast members which he has no intention of following - for example, he assures Shelby that
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Curtain Call (American Horror Story)


out to fulfill her dreams of stardom. She requests to meet with the President of WBN, but is turned down by the secretary who makes her wait for nothing. However Elsa does meet Michael Beck, the Vice President of Casting at WBN. In a rage, Dandy walks the camp grounds with his pistol and begins to massacre the Freaks; killing Paul, Penny, Suzi, Toulouse, Ima, Eve, and multiple carnies. Desiree is the sole survivor of the carnage, avoiding Dandy by hiding in her
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Afterbirth (American Horror Story)


"Afterbirth" is the twelfth episode of the of the television series "American Horror Story" and the season finale, which premiered on FX on December 21, 2011. The episode was written by Jessica Sharzer and directed by Bradley Buecker. Due to a very aggressive production schedule it was previously announced that the show's first season would be cut short. In the aftermath of family tragedy, Ben (Dylan McDermott) tries to take his child out of the Murder House. Meanwhile, Violet (Taissa Farmiga) and Vivien
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