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American Horror Story

  • TV Series
  • 2011– 2011–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
309K
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POPULARITY
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  • Sci-Fi
An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show circus, a haunted hotel, a possess... Read allAn anthology series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show circus, a haunted hotel, a possessed farmhouse, a cult, the apocalypse, a slasher summer camp, and a bleak beach town and de... Read allAn anthology series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show circus, a haunted hotel, a possessed farmhouse, a cult, the apocalypse, a slasher summer camp, and a bleak beach town and desert valley.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
309K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
77
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  • Creators
    • Brad Falchuk
    • Ryan Murphy
  • Stars
    • Lady Gaga
    • Kathy Bates
    • Angela Bassett
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Brad Falchuk
    • Ryan Murphy
  • Stars
    • Lady Gaga
    • Kathy Bates
    • Angela Bassett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 900User reviews
    • 207Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 16 Primetime Emmys
      • 128 wins & 393 nominations total

    Episodes119

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    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?
    Full Episode 3:18
    What Horror Movies Terrified You as a Kid?
    This Week on TV: A Slasher Send-Up, a Super Season 2, and Some Famous Ferns
    Full Episode 4:17
    This Week on TV: A Slasher Send-Up, a Super Season 2, and Some Famous Ferns
    All About Alexander Dreymon
    Clip 1:30
    All About Alexander Dreymon
    The Rise of Evan Peters
    Clip 4:01
    The Rise of Evan Peters
    A Guide to the Work of Ryan Murphy
    Clip 5:35
    A Guide to the Work of Ryan Murphy
    IMDb's Top TV Shows of 2018
    Clip 2:41
    IMDb's Top TV Shows of 2018
    American Horror Story: The Complete Fourth Season
    Clip 1:25
    American Horror Story: The Complete Fourth Season
    American Horror Story: The Complete Fourth Season
    Clip 1:30
    American Horror Story: The Complete Fourth Season
    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Montana Meets Bobby
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    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Montana Meets Bobby
    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Jingles and Jr.
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    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Jingles and Jr.
    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Jingles Begs
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    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Jingles Begs
    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Brooke Turns the Table
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    American Horror Story: AHS 1984: Brooke Turns the Table

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    Lily Rabe, Megan Franich, Mark Casimir Dyniewicz Jr., Heather Wynters, and Shannon Berry in American Horror Story (2011)
    Jessica Lange and Heather Wynters in American Horror Story (2011)
    Megan Franich in American Horror Story (2011)
    Lizzie Brocheré and Heather Wynters in American Horror Story (2011)
    Sarah Paulson, Zachary Quinto, Lizzie Brocheré, Evan Peters, and Mark Casimir Dyniewicz Jr. in American Horror Story (2011)
    Sarah Paulson in American Horror Story (2011)
    American Horror Story (2011)
    Sarah Paulson, Frances Conroy, and Emma Roberts in American Horror Story (2011)
    Lizzie Brocheré in American Horror Story (2011)
    Frances Conroy and Evan Peters in American Horror Story (2011)
    Evan Peters in American Horror Story (2011)
    Evan Peters in American Horror Story (2011)

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    Lady Gaga
    Lady Gaga
    • The Countess…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2015–2016
    Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates
    • Madame Delphine LaLaurie…
    58 episodes58 eps • 2013–2018
    Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett
    • Desiree Dupree…
    48 episodes48 eps • 2013–2018
    Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson
    • Lana Winters…
    95 episodes95 eps • 2011–2021
    Evan Peters
    Evan Peters
    • James March…
    101 episodes101 eps • 2011–2022
    Denis O'Hare
    Denis O'Hare
    • Spalding…
    65 episodes65 eps • 2011–2022
    Lily Rabe
    Lily Rabe
    • Misty Day…
    62 episodes62 eps • 2011–2022
    Frances Conroy
    Frances Conroy
    • Myrtle Snow…
    58 episodes58 eps • 2011–2021
    Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange
    • Constance Langdon…
    53 episodes53 eps • 2011–2018
    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Madison Montgomery…
    46 episodes46 eps • 2013–2019
    Cheyenne Jackson
    Cheyenne Jackson
    • Will Drake…
    43 episodes43 eps • 2015–2018
    Billie Lourd
    Billie Lourd
    • Winter Anderson…
    37 episodes37 eps • 2017–2022
    Adina Porter
    Adina Porter
    • Beverly Hope…
    37 episodes37 eps • 2011–2021
    Leslie Grossman
    Leslie Grossman
    • Coco St. Pierre Vanderbilt…
    36 episodes36 eps • 2017–2022
    Taissa Farmiga
    Taissa Farmiga
    • Zoe Benson…
    32 episodes32 eps • 2011–2018
    Finn Wittrock
    Finn Wittrock
    • Dandy Mott…
    32 episodes32 eps • 2014–2021
    Wes Bentley
    Wes Bentley
    • John Lowe…
    25 episodes25 eps • 2014–2016
    Cody Fern
    Cody Fern
    • Michael Langdon…
    22 episodes22 eps • 2018–2022
    • Creators
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Ryan Murphy
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Sarah Paulson's reporter walk-through scene in "Asylum" was pulled directly from actual footage of Bill Baldini's exposé piece on Pennhurst Asylum in Spring City, Pennsylvania. Baldini's work led to the closure of Pennhurst and the release of all of its patients. Pennhurst is now the location of a seasonal haunted house and has been featured on numerous shows, due to the reported extreme paranormal activity in Pennhurst's buildings.
    • Goofs
      Frances Conroy ("Old" Moira O'Hara) is right-eye dominant. Many times you can see that she, as Moira, is focusing on the object she's looking at using her "blind" right eye instead of her left eye.
    • Quotes

      Cordelia Foxx: In the absence of the council, as reigning Supreme of this coven, I hereby decree... for the murders of our sister witch, Cecily Pembroke and our college, Quentin Fleming... you... Myrtle Snow, are hereby sentenced to death by fire.

      Myrtle Snow: Delia, my sweet daughter, I have never been more proud.

      Cordelia Foxx: Any last words?

      Myrtle Snow: Only one. BALENCIAGA!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      American Horror Story Theme
      (uncredited)

      Written by Cesar Davila-Irizarry and Charlie Clouser

    User reviews900

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Some seasons are amazing some aren't for me
    This show is one of my favourites and I get excited for every season but some seasons are quite disappointing , most are great though.

    Season 1 (murder house) 9.2/10 One of the most entertaining and creepy seasons I have ever watched tate and violet were great characters and so was Jessica Lange's character this season was brilliant.

    Season 2 (asylum) 9.3/10 Absolutely loved this season. A very weird season with aliens, the devil, a angel, and some very twisted nuns. I feel like the ending definitely could have been better but other than that this season really didn't disappoint.

    Season 3 (coven) 9.1/10 Is a great season ! Tarissa farmiga and Evan peters really didn't disappoint. I loved every minute of this season and it is one of my favourites

    Season 4 (freak show) 7.7/10 This season was a step down but still really entertaining Emma roberts character was a let down and I didn't like a lot of the characters. I did love the fact pepper returned and Finn witrocks performance was excellent. This season had one of the best endings but overall wasn't the best season

    Season 5 (hotel) 8.4/10 I know a lot of people didn't enjoy this season but I found it really great. The first few episodes were a big let down but the rest was excellent. Evan peters character was really well acted and I really enjoyed lady gaga's character.

    Season 6 (Roanoke) I honestly couldn't watch this season. I watched the first few episodes and it was a big disappointment.from what I've saw I'd give it a 5.0/10

    Season 7 (cult) 7.9/10 There is a lot of controversy on this season but I thought it was great. The first 4 or 5 episodes aren't great but I really enjoyed the rest. Its got a crazy ending and in my opinion Evan peters deserved a Emmy for his performance as Kai

    Season 8 (apocalypse) 9.1/10 Absolutely brilliant! The return of one of the best seasons, coven and murder house, and they handled it great unlike a lot of shows returning something would do. Evan peters character was a let down because it was a very average character and was only in a few episodes, except for his performance as tate Langton, this was one of the best seasons and didn't fail to entertain me. On of the most twisted endings this show has had

    Season 9 (1984) 7.9/10 A very enjoyable season but did get a little boring they made most of the season 1 night. And Emma roberts character was extremely boring and generic. I was really disappointed Evan peters wasn't in this season. Montana's character was one of the best this show has had. And a very entertaining character was the night stalker. The rest were honestly pretty boring , but overall I did really like this season.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Horror Story: Asylum
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • FX Network
      • Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision
      • Ryan Murphy Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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