When was the series American Horror Story first aired?
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.
Spooky Little Girl
"Spooky Little Girl" is the ninth episode of the of the television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on the network FX on November 30, 2011. The episode was written by Jennifer Salt and was directed by John Scott. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood had featured Halloween attractions in 1986 and 1992. The 1986 effort was actually a tram tour, and bore little resemblance to the modern event. The 1992 event was a direct result of the success of "Fright Nights" at Universal Florida the year before, but was not successful. Halloween Horror Nights officially launched at Universal Studios Hollywood October 9, 1997, running through the 2000 season. From 2001 to 2005, Halloween Horror Nights went on hiatus at Universal Studios Hollywood, then returned in 2006. It has continued yearly since. Between 2007 and 2014, Universal Studios Hollywood made use of Universal's House of Horrors, its permanent haunted attraction, as a part of Halloween Horror Nights, by re-theming it for the event.
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Set in the year 1952, the season follows a struggling freak show led by Elsa Mars (Jessica Lange) in the quiet town of Jupiter, Florida. Decades have passed since the public has looked upon freak shows as a form of entertainment, but Elsa dreams of finding a home for her "monsters", as well as for her own fame and fortune. Other members of her troupe include Jimmy Darling (Evan Peters), a boy born with syndactyly who dreams of living a normal life, and his mother Ethel (Kathy Bates), a bearded lady who is Elsa's second-in-command by maintaining law and order under the tent. A strongman from Ethel's past and Jimmy's biological father named Dell Toledo (Michael Chiklis), and his three-breasted wife Desiree Dupree (Angela Bassett), arrive to join the freak show. To drum up business 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), posing as a Hollywood executive, arrives with his young protege Maggie Esmerelda (Emma Roberts), with the intention of murdering the freaks and sending their bodies to a museum for profit. The wealthy and spoiled Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock), enabled by his doting mother Gloria (Frances Conroy), develops an unhealthy obsession with the freaks, particularly Bette and Dot. Perhaps the most dangerous of them all is a mysterious, deformed killer clown, only known as Twisty (John Carroll Lynch), who wreaks havoc among the town and appears to be targeting freaks and townspeople alike.
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On August 16, 2016, FX announced a deal had been struck to feature an "American Horror Story" exhibit at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando for their "Halloween Horror Nights". The maze will feature sets and themes from "Murder House", "Freak Show", and "Hotel". Universal said of the experience, "Twisted scenes from "Murder House" will unleash the evil spirits that possess the Harmon estate, spiraling guests through decades of the tortured dead who previously resided there. In "Freak Show", guests will join a troupe of biological misfits in a sinister sideshow where they'll be stalked by the murderous and deformed Twisty the Clown. Finally, guests will succumb to the warped desires of The Countess after checking into the haunted Hotel Cortez, conceived from the beginning as a torture chamber for its customers."
Return to Murder House
"Return to Murder House" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 17, 2018, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Crystal Liu, and directed by Sarah Paulson.
Masters of Horror
The series debuted to excellent reviews in the U.S. on October 28, 2005 with the premiere episode "Incident On and Off a Mountain Road," co-written and directed by Don Coscarelli, based on the short story by Joe R. Lansdale. New episodes premiered every Friday at 10 p.m. EST throughout the series' two seasons. The show followed an anthology series format, with each episode featuring a one-hour film directed by a well-known horror film director. In 2009, Chiller began airing the show on their Sunday evening line-up of shows, and in 2010, Reelz Channel began airing episodes of "Masters of Horror" edited (despite keeping its TV-MA rating) and with commercials.
American Horror Story: Cult
American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story". It premiered on September 5, 2017, and concluded on November 14, 2017. The series was renewed on October 4, 2016. 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.
Edward Mordrake (television episode)
"Edward Mordrake" is a two-part episode, consisting of the third and fourth episodes of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". The first part aired on October 22, 2014, and the second on October 29, 2014 on the cable network FX. The first part was written by James Wong and directed by Michael Uppendahl and the second part was written by Jennifer Salt and directed by Howard Deutch.
Haunted Hotels
Haunted Hotels (also called "America's Haunted Hotels") is an American paranormal television series that premiered on October 24, 2001 on the Travel Channel. The series features haunted hotels in America and the ghost stories that are told from employees and guests alike who work and stay in them. They give their own personal accounts about encounters with the supernatural while working or visiting a particular hotel.
The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks
"The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks" is the tenth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 8, 2014, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by James Wong and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Protect the Coven
"Protect the Coven" is the eleventh episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 15, 2014, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Jennifer Salt and directed by Bradley Buecker.
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On October 7, 2014, it was announced that FX had ordered a 10-episode spin-off 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 and Cody Fern. The first season premiered in February 2016, with the second season premiering in January 2018. A third season is in development.
Holes (American Horror Story)
"Holes" is the fifth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 3, 2017, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Crystal Liu, and directed by Maggie Kiley.
Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories
Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories (shortened to Haunted Lives and later re-titled as Real Ghosts) was an American paranormal anthology television miniseries that originally broadcast from to , on CBS and UPN. This short-lived program comprised three primetime specials that featured re-enactments of ghost stories told by real people who experienced alleged paranormal activity. The docudrama series used actors and special effects, and then introduced the witnesses who reported such phenomena.
Haunted History (2013 TV series)
Haunted History is a 2013 American TV series featuring stories of supernatural experiences and why "haunted history" is attached to the most haunted locations in the United States. The series premiered on July 12, 2013 at 10PM EST.
Chapter 3 (American Horror Story)
"Chapter 3" is the third episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 28, 2016, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by James Wong and directed by Jennifer Lynch, marking the first time the series has had a female director.
Could It Be... Satan?
"Could It Be... Satan?" is the fourth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 3, 2018, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Tim Minear, and directed by Sheree Folkson.
My Ghost Story
My Ghost Story is an American television series on the paranormal, which premiered on July 17, 2010 on the Biography Channel. The series features ghost stories told from a person's own supposed experience with the supernatural. Each episode features claims of encounters at reportedly haunted locations all over the United States, as well as a few locations in other countries. A spin-off series My Ghost Story Asia premiered on the Biography Channel (Asia) on 16 August 2012 featuring stories from Singapore and Malaysia. The fifth season started on October 5, 2012 on Fridays at 9/8 Central.
The sixth season which began on August 12, 2013 aired on the Biography Channel, the original broadcast channel, but halfway through the season the broadcast channel was changed to the Lifetime Movie Network (LMN).
Chutes and Ladders (American Horror Story)
"Chutes and Ladders" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 14, 2015 on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Tim Minear and directed by Bradley Buecker.
Show Stoppers (American Horror Story)
"Show Stoppers" is the twelfth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 14, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by Jessica Sharzer and directed by Loni Peristere.
American Horror Story: Freak Show
At Paley Center for Media's 2014 PaleyFest event, Ryan Murphy announced that the season's filming would take place again in New Orleans, Louisiana, although the show's setting is in Jupiter, Florida. The premiere episode was directed by co-creator Murphy, his first effort since the pilot. Principal photography for the season began on July 15, 2014. Production on the season concluded on December 19, 2014.
Open House (American Horror Story)
"Open House" is the seventh episode of the of the television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on the network FX on November 16, 2011. The episode was written by co-creator and executive producer Brad Falchuk and was directed by Tim Hunter. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
Love Story (1973 TV series)
Love Story is an American dramatic anthology television series focused on stories of romance. It aired from October 3, 1973, to January 2, 1974, on NBC.
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Set in the year 1964, the season follows the patients and staff members of the church-owned Briarcliff Manor, located in Massachusetts, which was founded to treat and house the criminally insane. Kit Walker (Evan Peters), accused of being a prolific serial killer named "Bloody Face" after the disappearance of his wife Alma (Britne Olford)—though he claims she was abducted by aliens—is incarcerated at Briarcliff. This piques the interest of ambitious lesbian journalist Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson), who is yearning to find a story for her big break. At Briarcliff, Kit meets the other patients, many of whom claim to be unjustly institutionalized, including microcephalic Pepper (Naomi Grossman), who was framed for her nephew's murder; nymphomaniac Shelley (Chloe Sevigny), whose husband hypocritically committed her after finding her in bed with two guys; and the unassuming Grace Bertrand (Lizzie Brocheré) from France, who appears to be harboring a deep secret of her own. Believed to be a violent serial killer, he becomes the subject of interest of pragmatic psychiatrist Oliver Thredson (Zachary Quinto) and the sadistic Dr. Arthur Arden (James Cromwell), the latter of whom routinely conducts scientific operations on patients. The institution is run under the watchful eye of the stern Sister Jude (Jessica Lange), as well as her second-in-command, the naive Sister Mary Eunice (Lily Rabe), and the founder of the institution, Monsignor Timothy Howard (Joseph Fiennes). Briarcliff's inhabitants are routinely subject to supernatural and scientific influences, including demonic possession and extraterrestrial abduction.
Blood Bath (American Horror Story)
"Blood Bath" is the eighth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on December 3, 2014 on the cable network FX. It was written by Ryan Murphy and directed by Bradley Buecker. In this episode, the performers mourn the death of one of their own as Elsa (Jessica Lange) brings in a new performer.
Go to Hell (American Horror Story)
"Go to Hell" is the twelfth and episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 22, 2014, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Jessica Sharzer and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Rubber Man
"Rubber Man" is the eighth episode of the of the television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on the network FX on November 23, 2011. The episode was written by co-creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy and was directed by Miguel Arteta. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
Tricks and Treats (American Horror Story)
"Tricks and Treats" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 24, 2012 on the cable network FX. It is written by James Wong and directed by Bradley Buecker.
List of Ghost Stories episodes
"Ghost Stories" is an American horror anthology television series that originally aired from 1997 to 1998 on the cable channel FOX Family.
Forbidden Fruit (American Horror Story)
"Forbidden Fruit" is the third episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 26, 2018, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Manny Coto, and directed by Loni Peristere.
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On January 12, 2017, the series was renewed for a ninth season, with a two-season renewal alongside "Apocalypse", and is set to air in 2019. Subsequently, on August 3, 2018, the series was renewed for a tenth season, set to air in 2020.
Chapter 8 (American Horror Story)
"Chapter 8" is the eighth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on November 2, 2016, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Todd Kubrak and directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton.
Murder House (American Horror Story)
"Murder House" is the third episode of the of the television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on the network FX on October 19, 2011. The episode was written by Jennifer Salt and directed by Bradley Buecker. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
American Horror Story: Asylum
The season begins in 1964 at the fictional mental institution, Briarcliff Manor, following the stories of the staff and inmates who occupy it, and intercuts with events in the past and present. Returning cast members from the previous season of the series include: Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Jessica Lange, Dylan McDermott, and Frances Conroy, along with new cast members Joseph Fiennes, Lizzie Brocheré, and James Cromwell.
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.
Madness Ends
"Madness Ends" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the of the FX anthology television series "American Horror Story". The episode, written by executive producer Tim Minear and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, originally aired on January 23, 2013. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
Room Service (American Horror Story)
"Room Service" is the fifth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on November 4, 2015 on the cable network FX. This episode was written by Ned Martel and directed by Michael Goi.
Room 33
"Room 33" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on November 11, 2015 on the cable network FX. This episode was written by John J. Gray and directed by Loni Peristere.
Magical Thinking (American Horror Story)
"Magical Thinking" is the eleventh episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 7, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by Jennifer Salt and directed by Michael Goi.
Bullseye (American Horror Story)
"Bullseye" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on November 12, 2014 on the cable network FX. It was written by John J. Gray and directed by Howard Deutch. In this episode, Elsa (Jessica Lange) prepares to work in television by starting a new act and the sisters settle in their new home.
American Horror Story: Murder House
In February 2011, FX officially announced that it had ordered a pilot for a possible series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, with both Murphy and Falchuk writing and Murphy directing. Dante Di Loreto was announced as executive producer. Production on the series began in April 2011. In July 2011, FX officially announced the project had been given a series order consisting of 13 episodes. In August 2011, it was announced that Tim Minear, Jennifer Salt, James Wong and Jessica Sharzer had joined the series as writers.
American Horror Story
American Horror Story (sometimes abbreviated as AHS) is an American anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. 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 only actors to be present in all iterations are Evan Peters and Sarah Paulson with Lily Rabe and Frances Conroy appearing in all but one of the seasons each.
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Connie Britton was first to be cast in the series, portraying female lead Vivien Harmon on "Murder House". Denis O'Hare joined second as Larry Harvey. Jessica Lange soon followed as Constance, her first regular role on television. Dylan McDermott joined the cast soon after Lange as the male lead Ben Harmon. Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters were the last actors to be added to the main cast, portraying Violet Harmon and Tate Langdon, respectively.
In March 2012, Murphy revealed that the second season had been planned around Jessica Lange, who portrays Sister Jude, a sadistic nun who runs the asylum. Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe and Zachary Quinto also return to join the main cast. Peters portrays Kit Walker, an inmate accused of murdering his wife. Paulson portrays Lana, a lesbian reporter who gets committed to the asylum because of her sexuality and intent to snoop around the sanitarium. Rabe's character is Sister Mary Eunice, clumsy second-in-charge to Sister Jude. Quinto portrays Dr. Thredson, a psychiatrist at the asylum. Lizzie Brocheré stars as Grace Bertrand, a character described originally as "a fierce, ferocious, extremely sexual, and dangerous wild-child sexpot", but the role was later heavily revamped. James Cromwell co-stars as Dr. Arthur Arden, who proclaims to be in charge of the asylum and performs dark experiments on its patients. Joseph Fiennes starred as Monsignor Timothy Howard, a possible love interest for Sister Jude.
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 is involved in a prominent romance during the season. Lily Rabe co-starred as Misty Day. Recurring cast member Frances Conroy joined as a main cast member, playing the character of Myrtle Snow. Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates was confirmed to co-star. It was first reported that she would portray "a woman who, at the start, is Lange's character's best friend, but will become her worst enemy", but this was altered. Murphy stated that Bates' character will be "five times worse than [her] "Misery" character" and is also inspired by a "true event". She portrayed Madame Delphine LaLaurie, an immortal racist. It was announced in May 2013 that Emma Roberts had been added to the cast. Roberts played Madison Montgomery, a "self-involved party girl". In July 2013, season one alum Denis O'Hare also joined the cast in an unknown role, later revealed as Spalding. 
In November 2013, Ryan Murphy confirmed that Jessica Lange would be returning for a fourth season, although in a reduced capacity. It was later revealed she would be playing Freak Show owner Elsa Mars. Kathy Bates returned in a main role, portraying bearded lady Ethel Darling. On March 29, 2014, Murphy announced that Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Emma Roberts, Denis O'Hare, and Angela Bassett would all return for the fourth season. Paulson portrayed conjoined sisters Bette and Dot Tattler; Peters portrayed "Lobster Boy" Jimmy Darling; Conroy played the well-off Gloria Mott; Bassett portrayed three-breasted hermaphrodite Desiree Dupree; and O'Hare played Stanley, a conman working with Roberts' Maggie Esmerelda. At PaleyFest 2014, it was revealed that Michael Chiklis would be joining the cast as Dell Toledo, the father of Jimmy, ex-husband of Ethel, and current husband of Desiree. Finn Wittrock later joined the main cast as Gloria's spoiled son, Dandy Mott.
For the series' fifth cycle, singer-songwriter Lady Gaga was announced as the first and newest main cast member on February 25, 2015. After a special guest appearance on the previous season, Matt Bomer joined the fifth season's cast along with series newcomer Cheyenne Jackson during PaleyFest 2015. Chloë Sevigny and Wes Bentley were promoted as main cast members, after they appear as recurring special guests in "Asylum" and "Freak Show" respectively. Murphy later announced the returns of Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Angela Bassett. In June 2015, it was announced Denis O'Hare would also return for the fifth season. In August 2015, Murphy announced the character roles for the cast: Gaga's Elizabeth Johnson also known as "The Countess", a fashionista vampire who owns the Hotel Cortez; Jackson's Will Drake, a desperate fashion designer; O'Hare's Liz Taylor, a transgender bartender who works at the hotel's Blue Parrot Lounge bar; Sevigny's Alex Lowe, a pediatrician who was the wife of Bentley's John Lowe, a detective who investigates the murders inside the hotel; Bomer's Donovan, the lover to the Countess whom often had conflict with his mother and hotel manager, Bates' Iris; Bassett's Ramona Royale, a former actress who was the former lover of Elizabeth; Paulson's Sally, a drug addict who had a rivalry with Iris and forms a bond with John since his visit in the hotel. Peters co-starred as serial killer James Patrick March and the original hotelier of the Hotel Cortez.
In February 2016, Angela Bassett confirmed she would return to join the main cast of the sixth season during an interview with Larry King. Denis O'Hare announced that he will also appear in the season in a May 2016 interview. In June 2016, Cheyenne Jackson, Evan Peters, Wes Bentley, and Kathy Bates announced their returns for the sixth season. In August 2016, Sarah Paulson announced that she would return to the series in the sixth season and Ryan Murphy announced that Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. had joined the main cast. In September 2016, the full main cast was announced after the first episode with the inclusion of André Holland and returning series veteran Lily Rabe. On Halloween 2016, Murphy announced that Paulson's "Asylum" character, Lana Winters would also appear in the series after the recent appearance of the actress' first role Billie Dean Howard from "Murder House" in the final episode of the fifth season.
Pilot (American Horror Story)
The pilot episode scored 62 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 30 reviews, and Rotten Tomatoes reports a 75% approval rating, based on 8 reviews. Ken Tucker from "Entertainment Weekly" awarded the pilot episode a B+, stating, ""American Horror Story" is pretty much all scare, all the time: a whole lotta screams, sex, jolts, mashed faces, psychotic behavior, and dead babies." Chuck Barney of the "San Jose Mercury News" said, "Most TV shows, after all, quickly fade from memory. This one will haunt your dreams." Hank Stuever from "The Washington Post" said in his review that "overdoing things is one of Murphy's trademark flaws, but this show has a captivating style and giddy gross-outs." IGN TV's Matt Fowler wrote that the pilot episode contained a lot of "style over substance" but that it was also "totally watchable." Fowler went on to write that it was a "haunting, subversive television experiment" and enjoyed the references to "Amityville Horror", "The Shining" and "Twin Peaks". Not all reviews were favorable. Alan Sepinwall of HitFix gave the series a D-, saying, "It is so far over the top that the top is a microscopic speck in its rearview mirror, and so full of strange sounds, sights and characters that you likely won't forget it – even though many of you will wish you could."
Chapter 1 (American Horror Story)
"Chapter 1" is the premiere episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 14, 2016, on the cable network FX. The episode was co-written by creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and directed by Bradley Buecker.
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 ran 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.
Fearful Pranks Ensue
"Fearful Pranks Ensue" is the fourth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 30, 2013, on the cable network FX. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
Massacres and Matinees
"Massacres and Matinees" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 15, 2014 on the cable network FX. In this episode, a curfew is placed on Jupiter, as the police investigate the freak show when they suspect that a police was murdered on the premises. It was written by Tim Minear and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.
Continuum (American Horror Story)
"Continuum" is the twelfth and episode of the of the FX anthology television series "American Horror Story". The episode, written by series co-creator Ryan Murphy and directed by Craig Zisk, originally aired on January 16, 2013. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
Unholy Night
"Unholy Night" is the eighth episode of the of the FX anthology television series "American Horror Story". The episode, written by executive producer James Wong and directed by Michael Lehmann, originally aired on December 5, 2012.
American Horror Story: Freak Show
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".
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Although reception to individual seasons has varied, "American Horror Story" largely has been well received by television critics, with the majority of the praise going towards the cast, particularly Jessica Lange, who won two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performances. Kathy Bates and James Cromwell each won an Emmy Award for their performances, while Lady Gaga won a Golden Globe Award. The series draws consistently high ratings for the FX network, with its first season being the most-viewed new cable series of 2011.
List of American Horror Story cast members
The first season, subtitled "", takes place during 2011 in Los Angeles, California and centers on a family that moves into a house haunted by its deceased former occupants. The second season, subtitled "", takes place during 1964 in Massachusetts and follows the stories of the inmates and staff of an institution for the criminally insane. The third season, subtitled "", takes place during 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana and follows a coven of witches who face off against those who wish to destroy them. The fourth season, subtitled "", takes place during 1952 in Jupiter, Florida and focuses on one of the last remaining freak shows in America and its struggle to survive. The fifth season, subtitled "", takes place during 2015 in Los Angeles, California and centers on the unusual occurrences and people of a mysterious and outdated hotel. The sixth, subtitled "", takes place in 2014 in North Carolina, and follows a documentary of experiences endured by a couple and one of their relatives while living on Roanoke Island followed by reenactments, and, in 2016, follows the real experiences on the Island of the couple and the reenactors of the documentary. The seventh season, subtitled "", takes place between 2016 and 2018 in the fictional city of Brookfield Heights, Michigan, and centers around a clown cult terrorizing a neighborhood suburb in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. election. The eighth season, subtitled "", takes place in the near future and centers on a group of survivors in a radiation shelter, after ICBMs destroy the world's major cities.
She Gets Revenge
"She Gets Revenge" is the tenth episode of the of the horror-anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on December 16, 2015 on the cable network FX. The episode was written by James Wong and directed by Bradley Buecker.
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".
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Set in the year 2013, the season follows the dwindling descendants of the witches who survived the Salem Witch Trials and their struggle to hide their identity in the modern world. Those who share this genetic affliction are being subjected to violent attacks from outside forces, such as voodoo practitioners and witch hunters. Zoe Benson (Taissa Farmiga), a young teenager completely unaware of the existence of witches, discovers her identity as a Salem descendant after a violent accident that causes the death of her boyfriend. She is sent to an all-girls boarding school in New Orleans which aims to protect and house young women who carry this unique bloodline, and keep them from the dangers of the outside world. There, she meets the other students, narcissistic film star Madison Montgomery (Emma Roberts), outspoken Queenie (Gabourey Sidibe), and enigmatic Nan (Jamie Brewer), and gets romantically entangled with Kyle Spencer (Evan Peters), a non-witch and good-natured college student. The school is run by headmistress Cordelia Foxx (Sarah Paulson), head of the Witches Council, eccentric fashionista Myrtle Snow (Frances Conroy), and the mute butler Spalding (Denis O'Hare). Cordelia's mother, Fiona Goode (Jessica Lange), is the Supreme and most powerful witch of her generation, though she regularly avoids her responsibilities, much to the chagrin of Cordelia and her long-time rival Myrtle. After a mob of townspeople discover and nearly kill a young witch living in the swamps named Misty Day (Lily Rabe), Fiona returns to the school to ensure the safety of the other young witches, but also to fulfill her own hidden agenda. Events reveal a long-held rivalry between the witches of Salem and the voodoo practitioners of New Orleans, as well as a historic grudge between Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) and socialite serial killer Delphine LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), who tortured and murdered her slaves in the 1830s.
The Name Game (American Horror Story)
"The Name Game" is the tenth episode of the of the FX anthology television series "American Horror Story". The episode, written by Jessica Sharzer and directed by Michael Lehmann, originally aired on January 2, 2013. The episode is named for the 1964 song "The Name Game" which is performed by the cast in the episode. The cast version of "The Name Game" was available for purchase through iTunes. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
The Coat Hanger
"The Coat Hanger" is the ninth episode and mid-season finale of the of the FX anthology television series "American Horror Story". The episode, written by co-executive producer Jennifer Salt and directed by Jeremy Podeswa, originally aired on December 12, 2012. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
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.
American Horror Story: Murder House
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 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.
Halloween (American Horror Story)
In its original American broadcast, "Halloween (Part 1)" was seen by an estimated 2.96 million household viewers and gained a 1.7 ratings share among adults aged 18–49; a then series high. The second part received a 1.6 ratings share among adults 18-49, down a tenth of a point from the first part.
Be Our Guest (American Horror Story)
"Be Our Guest" is the twelfth episode and finale of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on January 13, 2016 on the cable network FX. This episode was written by John J. Gray and directed by Bradley Buecker.
Michael Goi
As director of photography, Goi first worked with prolific writer/producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk on their (with Ian Brennan) FOX musical comedy "Glee", in 2011, with the episode "Asian F". That same year he also began work on the duo's new FX series "American Horror Story". His first episode on the series was the "" installment "Rubber Man". He went on to work on Murphy's short-lived NBC comedy "The New Normal"; and more recently, the trio's 2015 horror/comedy "Scream Queens". During the of "American Horror Story", Goi made his series directorial debut with "Magical Thinking". He served as the series' exclusive cinematographer from the premiere of "", until the end of the fifth season. He was succeeded in the capacity by "Breaking Bad"s Nelson Cragg, with the commencement of .
Neighbors from Hell (American Horror Story)
"Neighbors from Hell" is the third episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 19, 2017, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by James Wong, and directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton.
The Morning After (American Horror Story)
"The Morning After" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 19, 2018, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by James Wong, and directed by Jennifer Lynch.
Chapter 4 (American Horror Story)
"Chapter 4" is the fourth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 5, 2016, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by John J. Gray and directed by Marita Grabiak.
Murder House (American Horror Story)
In its original American broadcast, the third episode of "American Horror Story" was seen by an estimated 2.58 million household viewers and gained a 1.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. The episode rose a tenth from the previous episode.
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In February 2011, FX officially announced that it had ordered a pilot for a possible series from Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, with both Murphy and Falchuk writing and Murphy directing. Dante Di 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.
Birth (American Horror Story)
"Birth" is the eleventh episode of the of the television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on the network FX on December 14, 2011. The episode was written by Tim Minear and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. This episode is rated TV-MA (LV).
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Set in the year 2015, the season follows the strange and dangerous happenings that seem to center around the retro Hotel Cortez in downtown Los Angeles, California, initially built as a secret torture chamber to fulfill the violent desires of founder James March (Evan Peters). Detective John Lowe (Wes Bentley) arrives at the hotel, based on intel from an anonymous tip, to investigate a grisly string of murders, each of which exemplify a sin in violation of one of the Ten Commandments. He has become estranged from his wife Alex (Chloe Sevigny), who suffers from depression, and his daughter Scarlett (Shree Crooks), after the disappearance of their son Holden (Lennon Henry) five years earlier. As the season unfolds, the Lowes discover that the disappearance of Holden may be related to the strange activities at the hotel, led by March's fashionista widow Elizabeth Johnson (Lady Gaga), also known as the Countess—who was turned into a vampire by her former lovers, actor Rudolph Valentino (Finn Wittrock) and his wife Natacha Rambova (Alexandra Daddario)—and her current lover Donovan (Matt Bomer). Throughout his investigation, John also becomes entangled with the spirits of heroin junkie named Sally (Sarah Paulson), hotel maid Hazel Evers (Mare Winningham), and James March, who is looking for a protege to continue the violent acts he started when he was alive. The hotel's tireless staff includes the surly front desk manager Iris (Kathy Bates), Donovan's mother who took the job to be close to her son, and her best friend, the transgender bartender Liz Taylor (Denis O'Hare), both of whom hesitantly cater to Elizabeth and her vampiric children. Elizabeth's relationship with Donovan becomes troubled with the arrival of male model and cocaine addict Tristan Duffy (Finn Wittrock), New York fashion designer Will Drake (Cheyenne Jackson), and her scorned ex-lover Ramona Royale (Angela Bassett), all of whom become entangled in her violent life.
List of American Horror Story episodes
"American Horror Story" is an American anthology horror television series created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk which premiered on October 5, 2011 on FX. Described as an anthology series, each season is conceived as a mostly self-contained miniseries, following a disparate set of characters and settings, and a storyline with its own "beginning, middle, and end."
American Horror Story: Coven
American Horror Story: Coven is the third season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story". 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 Salem witches as they fight for survival. It also features flashbacks to the 1830s, 1910s, 1960s, 1970s and 1990s.
List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story
The ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards (ADG Awards), is an annual award presented by the Art Directors Guild to recognize excellence in production design and art direction in the film and television industries. Honorees are presented with an award made by New York firm, Society Awards. "American Horror Story" has received three awards from seven nominations.
Established in 2000, the American Film Institute Awards (AFI) is presented by American Film Institute and honors the best ten outstanding films and television programs of each year. "American Horror Story" has won once.
The American Society of Cinematographers Awards was created in 1986 by the American Society of Cinematographers. It honors work in theatrical features, television projects and student films, and cinematographers and other filmmakers for their career achievements. The 's episode "I Am Anne Frank: Part 2" has been nominated one time.
Since October 1985, the Casting Society of America has presented the Artios Awards for excellence in casting. "American Horror Story" has been nominated four times.
The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment. Actress Angela Bassett has been nominated once for her role in "American Horror Story".
The Black Reel Awards were established in 2000 by the Foundation for the Advancement of African-Americans in Film (FAAAF) to celebrate African Americans in film. Actress Angela Bassett has been nominated four times for "American Horror Story".
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. "American Horror Story" has been awarded twice.
The Bram Stoker Award is a recognition presented by the Horror Writers Association (HWA) for achievements in dark fantasy and horror writing. The awards have been presented annually since 1987. "American Horror Story" has won once from four nominations.
The Cinema Audio Society Awards, commonly abbreviated as a CAS Awards, was created in 1964 and honors outstanding achievement in sound mixing. "American Horror Story" has been nominated five times.
Founded in 1999 by the Costume Designers Guild, the Costume Designers Guild Awards honors costume designers in motion pictures, television, and commercials annually. "American Horror Story" designer Lou Eyrich has received seven nominations, with four wins.
Established in 2011, the Critics' Choice Television Awards is an annual award presented by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA). "American Horror Story" has received nineteen nominations, with four wins, being two by actress Sarah Paulson.
The Directors Guild of America Awards are presented annually by the Directors Guild of America and was first awarded in 1938. "American Horror Story" has received one nomination.
The Dorian Awards is an annual endeavor organized by the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA). "American Horror Story" has won six times from sixteen nominations.
Founded in 1950, the American Cinema Editors (ACE) is an honorary society of film editors that are voted in based on the qualities of professional achievements, their education of others, and their dedication to editing. "American Horror Story" has received one nomination.
Created in 1949, the Emmy Awards, or simply Emmy, recognizes excellence in the television industry, and corresponds to the Academy Award (for film), the Tony Award (for theatre), and the Grammy Award (for music). Because Emmy Awards are given in various sectors of the American television industry, they are presented in different annual ceremonies held throughout the year. Primetime Emmys recognizes outstanding work in American primetime entertainment programming, while Creative Arts Emmy Awards are presented in recognition of technical and other similar achievements, commonly awarded to behind-the-scenes personnel such as art directors, costume designers, cinematographers, casting directors, and sound editors. "American Horror Story" has won sixteen times out of eighty-nine nominations. "Freak Show" is the most nominated season with nineteen.
Test of Strength
"Test of Strength" is the seventh episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on November 19, 2014 on the cable network FX. It was written by Crystal Liu and directed by Anthony Hemingway. This episode focuses on the girls of the camp planning revenge on Dell (Michael Chiklis).
Boy Parts
"Boy Parts" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 16, 2013, on the cable network FX. The title is a reference to a line in this episode spoken by Madison Montgomery.
Chapter 7 (American Horror Story)
"Chapter 7" is the seventh episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 26, 2016, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Crystal Liu and directed by Elodie Keene.
American Horror Story: Roanoke
The second half of the season is presented as found footage and depicts the production and aftermath of the follow-up series entitled "Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell". Designed by "My Roanoke Nightmare"'s producer Sidney Aaron James (Cheyenne Jackson), "Return to Roanoke" places the reenactors and their real life counterparts in the Roanoke house for three days during the Blood Moon, putting the lives of the cast and crew in danger as they face the true horrors within the Roanoke house.
On November 10, 2015, the network renewed the series for a sixth cycle; which premiered on September 14, 2016. In August 2015, co-creator Ryan Murphy commented on the sixth year, stating, "The next thing we're crafting up is very very different than ["Hotel"], not smaller. But just not opulent. More rogue and more dark." In October 2015, when questioned about clues and hints alluding to the sixth season (as has been the status quo since the first season of the series) in "Hotel", Murphy revealed he had yet to definitively decide on a theme, "This is an interesting year in that the idea that we’re dealing with I've mentioned in several seasons. It's been there before. We've actually talked about it a lot on the show. I might do that for season 7 but I'm leaning towards that for season 6." In January 2016, FX president John Landgraf revealed that the season will be "principally set in the present", with a dual timeline in "echoes of the past". He also confirmed a fall 2016 premiere. At the 2016 PaleyFest, Murphy divulged that the two previous ideas [the writers] had been considering had been merged into season six, saying it will involve children and operatic themes. The season will consist of 10 episodes, the least in a given cycle, in the show's history; with the finale scheduled to air November 16, 2016. On September 1, 2016, it was reported by "Entertainment Weekly" that the season was possibly subtitled "The Mist", as a Rotten Tomatoes page and "TV Guide" magazine had printed; which was later proven untrue. There is a direct connection to "Freak Show" with an exploration of the Mott family origin.
American Horror Story: Roanoke
Colonial ware and design are incorporated into the season, which is theorized to be, at least partially, set in 1590 Roanoke, North Carolina. A pioneer cottage is incorporated in Santa Clarita, California. The set is fully dressed in time-period appropriate dressings, including an etched tree. The production designers constructed an entire colonial house, that serves as the season's chief setting. The house was constructed in an undisclosed California forest, over the course of four months. The abode is completely functional, furnished, and finished inside and out. This is the first time in "American Horror Story" history that a complete home has been built, and is quite unprecedented for film and television productions in general. A three-story set built in Malibu Canyon was not permitted properly, and after being torn down in October 2016, FX "will be required to do extensive restoration."
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.
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Filming for the seventh season was originally planned to begin in Orange, California, on June 2017 before it was moved to May instead.
Boy Wonder (American Horror Story)
"Boy Wonder" is the fifth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 10, 2018, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by John J. Gray, and directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton.
Most Terrifying Places in America
Most Terrifying Places in America was an American paranormal documentary television series that premiered on October 9, 2009 on the Travel Channel as a stand alone special. The special was subsequently broken down into an episodic series. Each episode featured the legends and stories of several reportedly haunted locations throughout America.
The Axeman Cometh (American Horror Story)
"The Axeman Cometh" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on November 13, 2013, on the cable network FX. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV).
American Crime (TV series)
American Crime is an American anthology crime drama television series that aired on ABC from March 5, 2015 to April 30, 2017. The series was created by John Ridley, and stars Felicity Huffman, Regina King and Timothy Hutton. The first season centers on race, class, and gender politics as it follows the lives of the participants in a trial who are forever changed during the legal process.
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The series premiered on October 5, 2011, and is broadcast on the cable television channel FX in the United States. In November 2011, it premiered internationally on the respective countries' Fox Networks Group. The first season premiered on October 5, 2011, and concluded on December 21, 2011. The second season premiered on October 17, 2012, and concluded on January 23, 2013. The third season premiered on October 9, 2013, and concluded on January 29, 2014. The fourth season premiered on October 8, 2014, and concluded on January 21, 2015. The fifth season premiered on October 7, 2015, and concluded on January 13, 2016. The sixth season premiered on September 14, 2016, and concluded on November 16, 2016. The seventh season premiered on September 5, 2017, and concluded on November 14, 2017. The eighth season premiered on September 12, 2018 and concluded on November 14, 2018. Seasons 5-7 premiered on the same day and same time with the American broadcasts on FX in Canada, though the first season followed a slightly different schedule as that network launched on October 31, 2011. The series is aired in India on STAR World Premiere HD shortly after its U.S. airing. Along with it, it airs on FX India on standard definition.
Brad Falchuk
In 2011, Falchuk co-created the FX horror-drama anthology series "American Horror Story" with previous collaborator Ryan Murphy. The first season, starring Jessica Lange, Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott, premiered October 5, 2011, and received critical acclaim; the series was nominated for 17 Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, and 15 Primetime Emmys in 2013, with Falchuk nominated for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie both years. In 2014, the show was once again nominated for 17 Primetime Emmy Awards, with Falchuk nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special.
Mid-Western Assassin
"Mid-Western Assassin" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 10, 2017, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Todd Kubrak, and directed by Bradley Buecker.
American Horror Story: Murder House
The pilot episode was shot on location in a house in Country Club Park, Los Angeles, California, which serves as the haunted house and crime scene in the series. Designed and built in 1902 by Alfred Rosenheim, the president of the American Institute of Architects' Los Angeles chapter, the Tudor or Collegiate Gothic-style single family home was previously used as a convent. An adjoining chapel was removed from exterior shots using CGI.
Pilot (American Horror Story)
"Pilot" is the first episode and the series premiere of the television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on the network FX on October 5, 2011. The episode was co-written by series creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and directed by Murphy. Falchuk and Murphy had previously collaborated on the Fox musical comedy-drama "Glee".
American Horror Story: Murder House
"American Horror Story: Murder House" received generally positive reviews from critics. The first episode scored 62 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 30 reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 73% approval rating with an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 39 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Convoluted yet effective, "American Horror Story" is strange, gory, and twisted enough to keep viewers hooked." Ken Tucker from "Entertainment Weekly" awarded the pilot episode a B+, stating, ""AHS" is pretty much all scare, all the time: a whole lotta screams, sex, jolts, mashed faces, psychotic behavior, and dead babies." Chuck Barney of the "San Jose Mercury News" said, "Most TV shows, after all, quickly fade from memory. This one will haunt your dreams." Hank Stuever from "The Washington Post" said in his review, "Overdoing things is one of Murphy's trademark flaws, but this show has a captivating style and giddy gross-outs." "The New York Times" Mike Hale called the show "a more classically minded chiller," taking into mind the success of HBO's "True Blood" and AMC's "The Walking Dead". However, not all reviews were favorable. Alan Sepinwall of HitFix gave the series a D−, saying, "It is so far over the top that the top is a microscopic speck in its rearview mirror."
Chapter 1 (American Horror Story)
The episode received most positive reviews, earning an 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average score of 7.1/10. The consensus reads, "Unlike any "AHS" instalment to date, season six premiere "Chapter 1" manages to surprise still with a unique setup and a new multi-layered look and feel, even if it doesn't get around to revealing much of what's to come." "The A.V. Club" called the episode "unreliable, but fun". Dan Fienberg of "The Hollywood Reporter" gave a positive review, writing, "When you're the type of show prone to kicking off a season with the introduction of a hairless mole man with a killer dildo, it's possible that the most provocative thing you can do to start a chapter is eschewing mole men, dildos and, in fact, killing altogether for a full week. The "American Horror Story" franchise has been and done many things, but it's never offered such a false sense of security, so this subdued start may be the scariest promise at all. It's the most curious I've been about future installments in a long time." Jeff Jensen of "Entertainment Weekly" also gave a positive review, writing, "The use of mystery to market the season may have been contrived, but at this point, mystery might also be the best thing going for it, too." Ben Travers of IndieWire called the premiere "a promising start with a central mystery as tantalizing as the ads teasing it."
List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story
Since its debut, "American Horror Story" has earned mostly positive reviews from critics, and has been nominated for a variety of different awards, including fifteen Critics' Choice Television Awards (four wins), eighty-nine Emmy Awards (sixteen wins), nine Golden Globe Awards (two wins), three People's Choice Awards (one win), eleven Satellite Awards (three wins), and twenty five Saturn Awards.
American Horror Story: Cult
It was later confirmed that the season would be set in the aftermath of 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.
American Horror Story: Murder House
Due to a "very aggressive" production schedule and the series' pilot shoot having to wait for co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's other show, "Glee", to wrap its second season production, it was announced that the show's first-season finale, the thirteenth episode, would be thirty minutes shorter than planned. Finally, the thirteenth episode was dropped and they made the twelfth episode 10 minutes longer (52 minutes). The finale aired on December 21, 2011.
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
A new show by Murphy, Falchuk and Di Loreto as executive producers, "American Horror Story", debuted in October 2011, and Gomez-Rejon has directed two episodes from the first season: "Home Invasion" (episode 2, October 12, 2011) and "Birth" (episode 11, December 14, 2011). Rejon later returned for the second and third season.
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories is an American paranormal reality television series that aired on The Biography Channel for its first four seasons and Lifetime Movie Network beginning with its fifth. The series debuted on October 3, 2009, with the pilot airing on September 26, 2009. "Celebrity Ghost Stories" interviews various celebrities who talk about paranormal events that have happened in their lives. A spin-off, "The Haunting Of", features footage from the series plus follows the celebrities as they go back to the places of their haunted experiences to find out the truth. The series has run five seasons. LMN announced that the series would not be returning for a sixth season.
Devil's Night (American Horror Story)
"Devil's Night" is the fourth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 28, 2015 on the cable network FX. This episode was written by Jennifer Salt and directed by Loni Peristere.
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The first season, retroactively subtitled "", takes place in Los Angeles, California, during the year 2011, and centers on a family that moves into a house haunted by its deceased former occupants. The second season, subtitled "", takes place in Massachusetts during the year 1964, and follows the stories of the patients and staff of an institution for the criminally insane. The third season, subtitled "", takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the year 2013, and follows a coven of witches who face off against those who wish to destroy them. The fourth season, subtitled "", takes place in Jupiter, Florida, during the year 1952, and centers around one of the last remaining American freak shows and their struggle for survival. The fifth season, subtitled "", takes place in Los Angeles, California, during the year 2015, and focuses on the staff and guests of a supernatural hotel. The sixth season, subtitled "", takes place in North Carolina during the years 2014–2016, and focuses on the paranormal events that take place at an isolated farmhouse haunted by the deceased Roanoke colony. The seventh season, subtitled "", 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. The eighth season, subtitled "", takes place in California during the years 2018-2021 and features the return of the witches from "Coven" as they battle the Antichrist from "Murder House" and attempt to prevent the apocalypse.
Winter of Our Discontent (American Horror Story)
"Winter of Our Discontent" is the eighth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on October 24, 2017, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Joshua Green, and directed by Barbara Brown.
Pilot (American Horror Story)
In its original American broadcast, the premiere of "American Horror Story" was seen by an estimated 3.18 million household viewers and gained a 1.6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research. These were the best numbers FX had ever received for a series premiere. Taken together with equally strong numbers for the station's returning original series – "Sons of Anarchy", "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "The League" – the episode helped make October the most-watched month on FX ever. The pilot episode aired on November 7, 2011 across Europe and Latin America on Fox International Channels, ranking #1 or #2 among all Pay-TV in most metered markets across Latin America and Europe for its time slot. In the UK, it premiered on non-terrestrial channel FX, with 128,200 viewers. The episode was seen by 3.2 million viewers total in 59 countries.