American Horror Story

Anthology of eerie, suspenseful, horror-filled narratives.

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About American Horror Story

Released: 2011

Platform: Hulu

Rating: TVMA

Run time: 0h 43m

Cast
Dylan McDermott, Connie Britton, Taissa Farmiga, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters

American Horror Story (2011)

About American Horror Story

American Horror Story is an anthology horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. Each season operates as a self-contained miniseries, following a unique set of characters, settings, and a storyline with its own beginning, middle, and end. Common threads and themes tie the seasons together. Some elements, including actors and characters, even recur across multiple seasons, weaving a complex tapestry of horror and suspense.

Making / Production

Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have been the driving force behind American Horror Story since its conception, serving as executive producers along with Dante Di Loreto, Tim Minear, and more. The show is filmed in various locations across America, with each season extensively researched to authentically portray different aspects of American horror, spanning from haunted houses to asylums to witches, and more.

Actors

  • Sarah Paulson - Always brings a nuanced performance, Sarah has played various roles in every season, from journalist Lana Winters to conjoined twins Bette and Dot Tattler.
  • Evan Peters - Known for his intense portrayals, Evan plays various recurring roles, including troubled teen Tate Langdon and cult leader Kai Anderson.
  • Frances Conroy - Frances beautifully portrays diverse characters, most prominently Moira O'Hara in season one and Myrtle Snow in season three.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The series features many of the same actors in different roles each season. Some of these actors include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Jessica Lange.
  • Each season, despite being a separate story, is subtly interconnected.
  • Fans often mull over clues dropped throughout the series regarding the theme of the next season.

Awards

American Horror Story has been honored with numerous awards throughout its run. Jessica Lange has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her outstanding performances. The show and cast have also received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations and awards, among others.

Quotes

  • "We have two selves. One the world needs us to be, compliant, and the shadow. Ignore it and life is forever suffering." - Coven
  • "There is not just one heaven or one hell. There are as many as there are people." - Asylum
  • "Once you see what's under the surface, you see what's under the surface." - Roanoke

Music, Soundtrack

  • The main title theme was composed by Charlie Clouser.
  • Jessica Lange performed covers of famous songs, including "Gods and Monsters" and "Life on Mars," during Freak Show.
  • Many haunting scores and select pieces of popular music have been effectively employed throughout the series.