The LaLaurie Mansion on Royal Street in New Orleans, is reputed to be haunted by the many slaves tortured and killed by Delphine LaLaurie in the 1830s. It is notoriously considered to be the most haunted house in the United States.
Denis O'Hare (Spalding) remained in character while on set, refusing to speak to anyone, and had to rely on gestures when being directed.
The episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or Special.
Jessica Lange plays a character called Fiona Good. Her surname could be a reference to Sarah Good who was one of the first three woman killed in the Salem witch trials in 1692. Like wise, Queenie, played by Gabourey Sidibe, says she is a descendent of Tituba, who was apparently the first woman accused of being a witch.
Actor Nicolas Cage purchased the LaLaurie Mansion on Royal Street, New Orleans in 2007 for $3,450,000.