This premiere definitely grabbed my attention more so than any of the other seasons'. I enjoyed the homages to The Shining, Hostel, and even a scene that seemed to be a nod to a scene from the video game Heavy Rain. Even the flashback year to the event in the show just so happens to be the same year Heavy Rain was released. Cool coincidence if not intended. But many intense scenes that just made me want to know what was going to happen next. Honestly, don't watch if you're squeamish.
One thing consistent since season 3 is Kathy Bates being absolutely outstanding, and this has potential to be her best AHS role so far. Although I was skeptical about Lady Gaga's casting for the series this season, I found her character has a classic AHS depth to her that should be the driving force of the season, and she can definitely pull off a creepiness in her character that this show strives for. I very much enjoyed the cinematography of the episode and even thought some of the camera techniques were similar to those used in the Saw movies. In particular, the shakes-twisty cam.
A strong start to what could very well be a great season for this anthology show, but even NFL teams that start 1-0 don't make playoffs. 7/10,
One thing consistent since season 3 is Kathy Bates being absolutely outstanding, and this has potential to be her best AHS role so far. Although I was skeptical about Lady Gaga's casting for the series this season, I found her character has a classic AHS depth to her that should be the driving force of the season, and she can definitely pull off a creepiness in her character that this show strives for. I very much enjoyed the cinematography of the episode and even thought some of the camera techniques were similar to those used in the Saw movies. In particular, the shakes-twisty cam.
A strong start to what could very well be a great season for this anthology show, but even NFL teams that start 1-0 don't make playoffs. 7/10,