It's Coming... American Horror Story: Alysum

[fortunato]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

heehee - Oh, I totally get your reticence. Normally I'd agree but apparently I have some kind of strange affinity for Maroon 5 that is manifesting right now (probably because the last song I heard by them was "She Will Be Loved;" I don't listen to modern pop music at all).

Actually I think my Defense of Adam is more along the lines of what you note; the show is so tightly written and directed and that the best performances came out of those I least expected (McDermitt being my prime example). I'm of the mindset that a brilliant script and director can bring out the best in any actor (transversely poor scripts and direction can make great actors awful). So my feelings for Maroon 5 aside, I'm hoping there 's a good reason Adam was cast and that he'll surprise us.

That being said, I'm going to turn on my previous statement of hopefulness and say that I am honestly not a fan of Chloe DuVall at all. She has this odd cult indie actress status that I just don't get because her main skill is screwing up her face, mumbling, and making you wonder if her character is supposed to be mentally retarded. I think she's an overrated actress and she only gets jobs because she's funny-looking.

*ahem*

Ok, yes, I just defended the lead singer of MAROON 5 and insulted a "seasoned" actress. Heh. I'm going to just get back to the mindset of AHS must have a Reason and for that I must reserve judgement... O Mighty AHS!!

;)

Haha, "main skill is screwing up her face"
I didn't know Clea Duvall was in it. I'm not a huge fan of her, either. However, I just watched this last teaser you posted and am happy to see James Cromwell. Also, I love Lily Rabe; I thought she was one of the best parts of the first season, so I'm really happy that she's returning.

[Atraxi]

I really like the concept of keeping many of the original actors and making the second season totally unrelated to the first. I've seen some people angry that the second season is a different story but I think it works perfectly and will keep more people watching in the long run. The first season was great but if they had continued with the original story it would have just become boring and the show would have imploded on itself- not to mention that I really like the idea of some horror stories being unresolved (ex: not getting rid of all of the ghosts, killers not being caught, devil babies being cared for, etc). The fact there's going to be a completely new story has me really excited since the first season was done so well and in this upcoming season, we'll be able to see how well the actors from season 1 can play a totally new character in a new set of circumstances.

Also, I just really like asylum stories.

[fortunato]

Originally Posted by Atraxi

I really like the concept of keeping many of the original actors and making the second season totally unrelated to the first. I've seen some people angry that the second season is a different story but I think it works perfectly and will keep more people watching in the long run. The first season was great but if they had continued with the original story it would have just become boring and the show would have imploded on itself- not to mention that I really like the idea of some horror stories being unresolved (ex: not getting rid of all of the ghosts, killers not being caught, devil babies being cared for, etc). The fact there's going to be a completely new story has me really excited since the first season was done so well and in this upcoming season, we'll be able to see how well the actors from season 1 can play a totally new character in a new set of circumstances.

Also, I just really like asylum stories.

Yeah, I think this format is actually necessary for something like American Horror Story to work. I feel like a show that's so completely bizarre and unhinged and hyper-dramatic would reach something of a critical mass after about a season, so it's definitely smart to completely reset after each season to keep it interesting.

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by fortunato

Haha, "main skill is screwing up her face"
I didn't know Clea Duvall was in it. I'm not a huge fan of her, either. However, I just watched this last teaser you posted and am happy to see James Cromwell. Also, I love Lily Rabe; I thought she was one of the best parts of the first season, so I'm really happy that she's returning.

THANK GOD - I thought I just "didn't get" her. ;)

I read it in an article that announced the cast, though it just had a list of names... Now that I've seen the other teaser I posted I'm hoping that she just makes a guest appearance instead of having a main role (you know, famous actress as she is, she should really be guest starring anyway :rolleyes:)

Oh God YES Lily Rabe was SO fantastic last season - She was creepy, sympathetic, and abominable all rolled into one; really looking forward to what her character is going to be this season. I was excited when I saw she was in the cast too.

I like the people who they are picking and choosing to reappear here, and I have a feeling that there may be small connections to Season 1.

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@Atraxi - Totally agree with you. Love that they're reusing some of the actors and completely changing the story. People who are disappointed by that are idiots. A really good horror story has a clear beginning, middle, and an end. And, quite frankly, I thought the end of Season 1 was absolutely perfect. How (or the better question is Why) would they possibly want to keep continuing from there? The name of the show is "American Horror Story" and I do believe that the concept is America has a LOT of horror stories to tell - Just as the first season was interwoven with so many different horror tropes rolling into our main Story, it was as though they were all American Horror Stories within a coherent collection of madness. And thus we begin again with Volume 2. I think it's brilliant and to me shows that the writers know what they're doing.

I'm also with you on the excitement re our location - I'm SUCH a sucker for creepy asylum tales, so I'm dually excited for this season. :D

[ChronoGrl]

More creepy teasers...

[Dead&Bloated]

The wife and I are looking forward to this. We both loved the first season. And I have to say, this season looks like it's going to be even better. I like the whole asylum aspect of it.

[InfernusChickx]

Originally Posted by Atraxi

I really like the concept of keeping many of the original actors and making the second season totally unrelated to the first. I've seen some people angry that the second season is a different story but I think it works perfectly and will keep more people watching in the long run. The first season was great but if they had continued with the original story it would have just become boring and the show would have imploded on itself- not to mention that I really like the idea of some horror stories being unresolved (ex: not getting rid of all of the ghosts, killers not being caught, devil babies being cared for, etc). The fact there's going to be a completely new story has me really excited since the first season was done so well and in this upcoming season, we'll be able to see how well the actors from season 1 can play a totally new character in a new set of circumstances.

Also, I just really like asylum stories.

It sounds like it is gonna be fab.....I don't think they could make it carry on from the first cos the story had no where to go?
Good on them for thinking outside of the box, normally writers just hash together seasons, trying to make them fit together and carry on

[ChronoGrl]

SOON...

[hammerfan]

Can't wait!!!

[InfernusChickx]

Me Neither....when does it start again??? in the UK X

Gonna have to buy the 1st season on dvd!!!