American Horror Story

[fortunato]

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New horror show on FX. Premieres Oct. 5th.
I've read a lot of really interesting reviews for this one, ex. "It aspires to be "The Shining"-meets-"Rosemary's Baby," with "Carrie" and "Don't Look Now" tossed in. But more than a dead-on horror show, it's a homage to cinematic spookery. And a good one." - ABC News
It's by the makers of Nip/Tuck and Glee, neither of which do anything for me personally, but I'm pretty keen to check this one out.

[neverending]

Yah, I'll be checking this out too.

[TheWickerFan]

Me too.........

[The Villain]

Yeah that looks good. I'm gonna check it out.

[ChronoGrl]

Already have the DVR set up - Looking forward to it - Hope it's good

[hueyisme]

That sounds like a good one. I just bought a set of DVD's of Alcoa Presents One Step Beyond, a popular show in the 60's. They were supposedly true supernatural experiences. Some of them were pretty eerie.

[Fearonsarms]

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[horrorscary]

You can watch the first 5 minutes of the pilot episode now.

Watch American Horror Story Pilot (http://watchamericanhorrorstory.com/american-horror-story-first-5-minutes-of-episode-1-pilot/) - First 5 Minutes


What do you guys think of it so far?

[MichaelMyers]

Reminder: Premiere airs tonight at 10 EST. :cool:

[hammerfan]

I'm really looking forward to this! I hope it doesn't disappoint.

[MichaelMyers]

What did everyone think???

[fortunato]

Well, it's absurd, disjointed, and I can't imagine that they'll be able to keep up the pace while juggling what is a staggering amount of genre commitments.

But I really enjoyed it. It was nice to kind of shut off and go along for the ride. It doesn't seem like they have any idea what they're going to do with this show, or where they're going to take it, but oh well. It's completely batshit insane, and I find a real delight in their dedication to that.

I thought it was totally loony and ridiculous, but had engaging imagination. The horror tropes were certainly trounced all over, but I liked that, too.
We'll have to see if it lasts, even though I really can't imagine it will. But here's to hoping.

[neverending]

I had to work. :mad:

I hope it will be On Demand.

[fortunato]

Yeah, I'm interested to hear what everyone else thought. Boiled down, I guess my thoughts are: intellectually, I realize it's a huge mess, but I enjoyed it even still.

[hammerfan]

I'm still mulling it over. I'm not sure how I feel about it. You are correct, fortunato, in that it was absurd and disjointed. It probably didn't help that I was tired and my brain wasn't functioning very well. I'll give it another try. Frankly, with all the profanity and sexual situations, I'll be surprised if the so-called "moral majority" will allow it to stay on the air.

[newb]

damn-it....forget all about it...will watch On-Demand

[fortunato]

I'm still mulling it over. I'm not sure how I feel about it. You are correct, fortunato, in that it was absurd and disjointed. It probably didn't help that I was tired and my brain wasn't functioning very well. I'll give it another try. Frankly, with all the profanity and sexual situations, I'll be surprised if the so-called "moral majority" will allow it to stay on the air.

Yeah, definitely. I wouldn't be surprised if this one doesn't make it to a second season.

I feel like this show will appeal to serious horror fans that can appreciate horror for a series of good scenes and not so much story or characters, cause I'm not sure we'll have much coherence with respect to either in American Horror Story.

[neverending]

To be honest, even though I haven't seen it yet, and what they've done might be really great, I'm a bit disappointed, because I was hoping for a good straight forward horror anthology series.

[fortunato]

To be honest, even though I haven't seen it yet, and what they've done might be really great, I'm a bit disappointed, because I was hoping for a good straight forward horror anthology series.

Yeah, that would have been awesome.

[newb]

To be honest, even though I haven't seen it yet, and what they've done might be really great, I'm a bit disappointed, because I was hoping for a good straight forward horror anthology series.

from what I've been reading I have to agree with you. This sounds more like David Lynch on speed.But I'm still gonna give it a chance.

[TheWickerFan]

It's definitely out there; kind of like Lars Von Trier's The Kingdom. I'll be watching more.

Jessica Lange is great in this.:)

[newb]

watched it On Demand the other night.....not as disjointed as I thought it might be.

I usually give a new show I think I might like 3 episodes......so I will also with this one.

first thoughts were......not bad...some freaky shit here and there.....although not any likable characters as of yet...that could be a killer for me.

[fortunato]

first thoughts were......not bad...some freaky shit here and there.....although not any likable characters as of yet...that could be a killer for me.

Yeah, I think that might be an issue with this show. But like you said, it'll be best to just watch this and see how it develops. Or if it develops.

[neverending]

I dunno... I think I must have been watching something different than everyone else, cuz I had no problem following the storylines. It's the premiere- they're setting everything up, and I think they did a good job of it. I'm looking forward to seeing how all the different elements connect to each other.

And Wicker is right- Jessica Lange was great.

I had only one quibble. In the opening sequence, which, according to the title card, was set in 1978, when the boy finds the dead rat he says "Awesome!" I'm sorry- we didn't talk like that back then.

[fortunato]

I had only one quibble. In the opening sequence, which, according to the title card, was set in 1978, when the boy finds the dead rat he says "Awesome!" I'm sorry- we didn't talk like that back then.

Haha, that's a good catch.

I dunno... I think I must have been watching something different than everyone else, cuz I had no problem following the storylines. It's the premiere- they're setting everything up, and I think they did a good job of it. I'm looking forward to seeing how all the different elements connect to each other.

To me, it wasn't an issue of following the storylines, it's just that with the sheer number of them, coupled with the fact that they cover such an insanely wide spectrum of horror tropes, it's just hard for me to see how they can possibly keep it all under control. But I really did enjoy it, and look forward to seeing how (or if) they are able to manage the crazy amount of plot setups they included in the premiere.

[neverending]

They won't keep up the pace, nor do I think they intend to. I believe what they will do hereonin is focus more on 2 or 3 of the plotlines each week and give the others a few minutes of development. I think in the opener they were throwing everything out there to get the ball rolling and hook in as many people as possible. Whether that was a wise strategy or not is debatable.

[fortunato]

They won't keep up the pace, nor do I think they intend to. I believe what they will do hereonin is focus more on 2 or 3 of the plotlines each week and give the others a few minutes of development. I think in the opener they were throwing everything out there to get the ball rolling and hook in as many people as possible. Whether that was a wise strategy or not is debatable.

Yeah, I think that's how they'll have to continue from here. I did read one review, though, of the second episode and they said it doesn't slow down at all.

[MichaelMyers]

Will be interested to see who really inseminated Dylan McDermott's wife! My money is on the guy's patient!

[ChronoGrl]

I dunno... I think I must have been watching something different than everyone else, cuz I had no problem following the storylines. It's the premiere- they're setting everything up, and I think they did a good job of it. I'm looking forward to seeing how all the different elements connect to each other.

And Wicker is right- Jessica Lange was great.



I agree with all of this. I loved it. Well, if it makes any sense, I love the idea of it - the idea of a twisted little horror show making waves - I feel as though it was meant for ME the horror viewer... Whether I'll come to love the show, I'll have to see. I enjoyed the Pilot. It wasn't perfect, but certainly enough to make me want to keep watching. It's rare that I've seen a breath-taking Pilot.

It wasn't perfect - some of the editing was a little disjointed and frenetic - But it certainly didn't lose me. I held on to every moment - Every silly beautiful over-the-top trope. It was delightfully absurd (though, to be honest, part of me wish it pushed the envelop a little farther - maybe make the sex scenes slightly longer to make the audience squirm more... Then again the average viewer probably IS squirming and I'm... Just... Jaded).

Regardless, I can't wait for the next episode... And MAN Jessica Lange was utterly brilliant.

[The Villain]

I still have to watch this. I'm behind on all my shows.

[Church]

I still have to watch this. I'm behind on all my shows.

Same here.

I found it online on the FX site earlier so I may try to make it so later tonight.

[Elvis_Christ]

Really enjoyed the first episode and can't wait to see how it all unfolds. It's got lots of potential anyways.

Will be interested to see who really inseminated Dylan McDermott's wife! My money is on the guy's patient!

I think the gimp dude is another ghost all together.

[neverending]

I'm not going to say anything very specific, other than to say I thought it was great. I think the story is progressing very well, and Jessica Lange is stealing this show.

[fortunato]

Yeah, I really enjoyed tonight's episode as well. This show is just crazy and super-entertaining.

[ChronoGrl]

I found this week's episode to be genuinely unsettling. It's going to be hard to wait another week for the next one.

Thoroughly enjoying it.

[illdojo]

i'm not going to say anything very specific, other than to say i thought it was great. I think the story is progressing very well, and jessica lange is stealing this show.
^^^
This! ...................................

[fortunato]

Thoughts on Wednesday's episode? Man, this show is such a mess, but I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

[hammerfan]

I missed it, gotta catch up

[neverending]

I missed it as well, and it's not available on demand yet!

[newb]

Thoughts on Wednesday's episode? Man, this show is such a mess, but I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

Liking it more now......really twisted as fuck

[illdojo]

Thoughts on Wednesday's episode? Man, this show is such a mess, but I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

I agree it is a mess but the characters and acting save it..imo. I think as the show moves on and the more that is revealed will make it that much better. I really dig the animosity between Moira and Constance. Something will definitely go down between those two. Can't wait for the new episode.

[ChronoGrl]

Thoughts on Wednesday's episode? Man, this show is such a mess, but I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

Just watched it last night - I absolutely love this show. Every minute of it.

I don't think that I'd necessarily call it "a mess" - I think that there's definitely method to the madness - I really like how it intertwines history and the present, and I have to say, the end actually made me feel wonderfully melancholic. The backstory for the doctor and Nora made me absolutely giddy - Loved it.

One of the things that I really appreciate about this show is that, ultimately, it's a soap opera - The forward storyline is a complete, cliched soap opera - But in the midst of a delightfully twisted horror backdrop - I feel as though this show was made for horror fans like myself. I absolutely love it.

[fortunato]

One of the things that I really appreciate about this show is that, ultimately, it's a soap opera - The forward storyline is a complete, cliched soap opera - But in the midst of a delightfully twisted horror backdrop - I feel as though this show was made for horror fans like myself. I absolutely love it.

Absolutely agreed. The dramatic narrative is pretty much soap opera (and while it's usually just over-the-top, the drama can be really well-done sometimes, too). And yeah, it seems you certainly have to be someone that gets joy out of horror as a string of wildly creative scenes and set-pieces to really appreciate the show.

I don't think that I'd necessarily call it "a mess" - I think that there's definitely method to the madness - I really like how it intertwines history and the present, and I have to say, the end actually made me feel wonderfully melancholic. The backstory for the doctor and Nora made me absolutely giddy - Loved it.

And getting into what I mean by "mess", I don't mean the show is unintentionally messy, like the creators have no clue what they're doing (which is what a lot of critics are saying). I think they do. They kind of say "to hell with restraint and tradition", and react on every impulse they have, which makes it cathartic to watch. Especially as a horror fan. These guys are writing to serve the genre first, and I've never really seen that before in a TV show. That's more what I mean by "mess", and this utterly unpredictable, indulgent madness is what is so delightful about watching this show.

Every episode, I can't believe this thing is getting made. A lot of critics hate it, and I'm worried about an early cancellation.

And yes! I loved the backstory for the doctor. I was thinking, "Man, they really are trying to play with every horror trope. The mad scientist was one they haven't covered yet!"

[ChronoGrl]

And getting into what I mean by "mess", I don't mean the show is unintentionally messy, like the creators have no clue what they're doing (which is what a lot of critics are saying). I think they do. They kind of say "to hell with restraint and tradition", and react on every impulse they have, which makes it cathartic to watch. Especially as a horror fan. These guys are writing to serve the genre first, and I've never really seen that before in a TV show. That's more what I mean by "mess", and this utterly unpredictable, indulgent madness is what is so delightful about watching this show.

Every episode, I can't believe this thing is getting made. A lot of critics hate it, and I'm worried about an early cancellation.

And yes! I loved the backstory for the doctor. I was thinking, "Man, they really are trying to play with every horror trope. The mad scientist was one they haven't covered yet!"


Ahh, gotcha... Well, in this case, I absolutely love this incredibly twisted mess! :D

And I feel the same way - I'm so elated that this is even MADE and on TV right now.

[hammerfan]

Every episode, I can't believe this thing is getting made. A lot of critics hate it, and I'm worried about an early cancellation.

If you look at "horror" shows from the past, such as American Gothic, they only lasted about one season. However, the well written and well acted shows, such as X-Files/Supernatural/Buffy/Angel, etc., lasted quite long. I hope this one lasts.

[fortunato]

Tonight's episode was good. I thought they lingered a little too much on the Harmons' broken marriage plot, but everything else was great. I really loved the strange, touching scene with Moira visiting her mother in the hospital.
Some great humor, too, with Burned-Face-Guy (can't remember his name) booting the kids' candy off the front porch.

[hammerfan]

Damn it, fell asleep again. :mad:

[kyl3thund3r]

bit of a late bloomer on this one, but I caught the first ep last night, and I have to say, It's caught my interest.

[ChronoGrl]

Tonight's episode was good. I thought they lingered a little too much on the Harmons' broken marriage plot, but everything else was great. I really loved the strange, touching scene with Moira visiting her mother in the hospital.
Some great humor, too, with Burned-Face-Guy (can't remember his name) booting the kids' candy off the front porch.

It was definitely good - Not great - Felt more like a "filler" episode a bit, but at the same time by the end of it I just wanted more.

Also - The focus on Jessica Lang and her daughter... Made me cryyyyyyyyy like a baby - All of it.

"I want to be a pretty girl."

SOB :(

Moira and her mother - ALSO made me cry...

[fortunato]

It was definitely good - Not great - Felt more like a "filler" episode a bit, but at the same time by the end of it I just wanted more.

Also - The focus on Jessica Lang and her daughter... Made me cryyyyyyyyy like a baby - All of it.

"I want to be a pretty girl."

SOB :(

Moira and her mother - ALSO made me cry...

Yeah, that scene with Moira was really well done. Plus, Frances Conroy is such a great actress. Did you ever watch Six Feet Under?
And poor Addy! That was another really well done scene. Jessica Lange is also a great actress.

I definitely agree; that's what I thought about the filler. When this show concentrates on the Harmons' marriage is when it's at its worst.

Apparently this episode was the first part of a two-parter. "Halloween Pt. 2" airs next Wednesday, which was the reason for the cliffhanger.

[neverending]

I think what hey're doing is a high-falutin' metaphor kinda thing- and equating a broken marraige to a horror story, so what you two see as filler, is actually the meat of the story, that every other plot revolves around. Dylan McDermott's character is literally haunted by his extra-marital affairs, and the wife is stuck in a marraige to a man she no longer loves and may very well be having another child with. Her situation is echoed by Jessica Lange's character.

I love seeing Dylan McDermott getting himself in deeper and deeper shit as time goes by. You can't help but chuckle with glee as every new twist to his story comes about.

[The Villain]

Finally watched the first episode. The acting is terrible, the characters are annoying, the pacing is weird and the story just seems off. Something about it intrigues me though and even though i'm not really all that interested i guess i'll give it at least another episode before i completely write it off.

[fortunato]

Tonight's episode was probably the most well-balanced yet. Even the drama between Ben and Vivien was pretty interesting. I loved the scenes with Tate and the kids he killed, and the ones between Constance and Violet. It seems they've settled in a little; they're finding a balance between the bat-shit horror genre puree and dramatic storytelling.

[ChronoGrl]

AHHHHH! For some reason my DVR didn't record it! :mad:

Going to have to wait until it's available On Demand...

[fortunato]

AHHHHH! For some reason my DVR didn't record it! :mad:

Going to have to wait until it's available On Demand...

Ahh, bummer! It got picked up for a second season this week, by the way.

[kyl3thund3r]

AHHHHH! For some reason my DVR didn't record it! :mad:

Going to have to wait until it's available On Demand...

If you ever use torrents, you can get it from eztv.it

[ChronoGrl]

Ahh, bummer! It got picked up for a second season this week, by the way.

Oh, that's awesome!

If you ever use torrents, you can get it from eztv.it

I'll have to try it because - MOTHER FUCKER - It's still not available On Demand... Not on Hulu either... I'm genuinely surprised.

[neverending]

Oh, that's awesome!



I'll have to try it because - MOTHER FUCKER - It's still not available On Demand... Not on Hulu either... I'm genuinely surprised.

What they did last week was show the previous episode on Tuesday... I think it's getting enough viewership they want to make everyone watch it when it's over the air so they can get eyes on the ads.

[ChronoGrl]

What they did last week was show the previous episode on Tuesday... I think it's getting enough viewership they want to make everyone watch it when it's over the air so they can get eyes on the ads.

Makes sense.

I just downloaded it via Torrent and HOLY HALLOWEEN that was a fantastic episode.








I'm still mourning Addy, but the farewell scene between her and Lang was so beautiful... The hint to Tait's backstory was devilishly pallet-wetting, and I think that McDermitt is fantastic... Great direction too - I personally love the corporeal ghost - Much more threatening and open to pathos... This episode had both; created a realistic threat but also created pathos for the poor souls who are stuck there.

I honestly have no idea how they are going to keep this momentum up for another season. Don 'g get me wrong, but - Wow - Can it keep being this seductive???

Also, man - I Want more of the Gimp Ghost. Heh.

[fortunato]

I personally love the corporeal ghost - Much more threatening and open to pathos... This episode had both; created a realistic threat but also created pathos for the poor souls who are stuck there.

I was just saying this exact same thing to a friend the other day! I really love how tangible these ghosts are; they become more than some 1-dimensional plot device. Just as this show compacts 100 or so years worth of horror genre into the modern day, so are decades of murder and madness packed into the modern day in that house. I certainly hope they can keep it up for however long this show ends up running.

[fortunato]

Enjoyed tonight's episode; proved once again that what makes this show so dang entertaining is its utter abandon and indulgence in catharsis. The AV Club's rather negative review makes a joke about the only motivation for this show being what will make the creators jump up and down in the writer's room. And that may be true, but it's still a lot of fun to watch.

[ChronoGrl]

Do you watch Modern Family?









I couldn't help myself - All I could think of was - OH MY GOD THEY KILLED CAM!

LOL


...







But I want your opinion... For some reason this is really bothering me - Every time they show Dylan McDermit doing his Psychologist thing, all I can think of, "Man, he's an absolutely terrible psychologist. How does he continue to find work??

My boyfriend is less bothered by it and says probably what NE would say - Dylan is lost in his own demons and they're taking over and him being a terrible Dr. caught up with him a few episodes ago when the patient committed suicide, remember? - But I just can't help but ask, "HOW DOES HE KEEP GETTING PATIENTS?! HE'S AWFUL!!"

I might just be thinking about it too personally since I've seen awful psychiatrists in the past, but for some reason this little picky-wicky-point bugs me.

Does that get to anyone else?

...

Back to this week's episode - The end was so incredibly tragic and beautiful - I absolutely love Tate's relationship with the daughter - So tragic and moving. I really loved the very last scene of them cuddling in the bed.

GOD I LOVE THIS SHOW - It's really difficult to wait to watch it week by week.

I think that the two Halloween episodes are my favorite so far and I can't wait to see more.

[Nini_luv5]

I apologize if im repetitive at all but i avoided reading any and all comments prior to mine in this thread to avoid spoilers at all costs until i watch the remaining episodes available.

I just watched the Pilot episode on Hulu and i have to say that i am absolutely loving this show completely.

From what i watched it reminded me of The Shinning, especially in the aspect of whats happening to the father but absolutely 1000% better. And i also feel like there is a little Rose Red and Rosemary's Baby thrown in there aswell.

For instance, the fact that there is a Caretaker, that the father is seeing this old woman as a beautiful young woman (like the old woman in the tub in the shinning), the fact that the couple has just one child, that the house is haunted (obviously) and that there were twins that were murdered there except male this time.

I found it ironic how it took almost 3 hours to get across some of the ideas that were portrayed in The Shining, but it merely took just 45 minutes to say much of the same and more in American Horror Story.

Im off to the next episode. Happy Viewing :D

[lovelybones]

I'm into about 5 episodes now and I absolutely love the show. At first I found it a little cheesy and cliche but once the story progressed, the characters showed more depth and became more interesting.

I'm wondering though - will there be a second season? I'm curious because it seems like the type of show that will be very strong for the first season, but will lose interest in the second. If there is, I'm wondering if it will follow this family, or will be a complete new house and characters?

Like I said, I've only watched the first 5 episodes, so my question may be answered in the next few. But I'm still curious!

[fortunato]

^FX confirmed a second season for the show last week.




But I want your opinion... For some reason this is really bothering me - Every time they show Dylan McDermit doing his Psychologist thing, all I can think of, "Man, he's an absolutely terrible psychologist. How does he continue to find work??

My boyfriend is less bothered by it and says probably what NE would say - Dylan is lost in his own demons and they're taking over and him being a terrible Dr. caught up with him a few episodes ago when the patient committed suicide, remember? - But I just can't help but ask, "HOW DOES HE KEEP GETTING PATIENTS?! HE'S AWFUL!!"

I might just be thinking about it too personally since I've seen awful psychiatrists in the past, but for some reason this little picky-wicky-point bugs me.

Does that get to anyone else?



Haha, I've been thinking the same thing. How in the world is he getting patients? He's certainly a terrible doctor, which was touched on with the suicide thing (although that ostensibly had more to do with that kind of trance he was in), but yeah, I can't imagine how he's getting these people. They've never talked about how he advertises or anything, either.
But yeah, I'm with you.

[Elvis_Christ]

He's probably the cheapest one in town and people have to make do with him.

The last two episodes were great can't wait for the next one.

[neverending]

Yes, he's a terrible Dr., a terrible husband... he's just terrible. People who are terrible at what they do sometimes just seem to be successful. It doesn't bother me that much cuz I know at some point he's going to get what's coming to him for being such a terrible person... and it's going to be bad...

[fortunato]

Yes, he's a terrible Dr., a terrible husband... he's just terrible. People who are terrible at what they do sometimes just seem to be successful. It doesn't bother me that much cuz I know at some point he's going to get what's coming to him for being such a terrible person... and it's going to be bad...

Definitely. I'd say he's already gotten at least some of it, especially with Hayden coming back from the dead and that burned-face guy blackmailing him and so on.

[neverending]

Was there an episode this week? I completely forgot about watching it again!

[TheWickerFan]

Was there an episode this week? I completely forgot about watching it again!

Yeah, there was. I'm completely hooked.:D

[ChronoGrl]

This last episode was fantastic...








EEEEE! Two more horror tropes in the first ten minutes! Deformed son in the attic AND ROSEMARY'S TWINS?! Love it.

This show just keeps impressing me - I'm absolutely hooked. My biggest issue is having to wait a week to watch the next episode.








And I agree what everyone's said about Dylan McDermit being a horrible doctor - Oh, he will definitely get his comeuppance, and with this week him reaching out to Tait in an effort to connect with his daughter... Really sweet.

[Elvis_Christ]

I'm absolutely hooked. My biggest issue is having to wait a week to watch the next episode.

Yeah me too! The last three episodes have really sucked me into it.

Is this rating well in the states? Hoping it gets more than one season.

[fortunato]

Yeah me too! The last three episodes have really sucked me into it.

Is this rating well in the states? Hoping it gets more than one season.

I think the ratings are pretty good stateside.
A couple weeks ago, FX confirmed a second season:

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/31/american-horror-story-renewed-season-two/

[Nini_luv5]

I have to re-watch last weeks episode.... i totally fell asleep

[The Villain]

So after one episode i decided to not even bother watching anymore. I have way too many shows to watch that i'm really behind on and not enough time to watch those which i'm actually interested in. I'm not gonna force myself to watch a show that i really am not interested in at all. I just couldnt stand the characters and the acting and the pacing. It sucks because i really wanted to like it and was going to give it more of a chance. Maybe someday i'll go back to it and check it out.

[fortunato]

Have to admit, I wasn't crazy about this past episode. I thought it really interrupted the velocity the show seems to have. It felt like it was just walking around in circles. There were some really cool scenes, but there was just way too much retread over already-established plot points and even gave us completely useless information (i.e. how the suit was acquired).

[ChronoGrl]

I agree to some extent, though how they're driving Vivien Harmon crazy is absolutely breaking my heart! Plus the deaths of the gay couple broke my heart a little too.

So in terms of The Suit, I feel as though we pretty much surmised on here that it was Tate who had sex with her, but Mark thought it was a pretty twisted little reveal - I guess since I had already assumed it was Tate, it wasn't much of a reveal for me... But Mark thought it was pretty creepy.

REALLY stupid question: The scene where Hayden is having sex with the guy and then stabs him and he's OK... Who is that? I couldn't place it... Was it Constance's husband that she shot?

[fortunato]

I agree to some extent, though how they're driving Vivien Harmon crazy is absolutely breaking my heart! Plus the deaths of the gay couple broke my heart a little too.

So in terms of The Suit, I feel as though we pretty much surmised on here that it was Tate who had sex with her, but Mark thought it was a pretty twisted little reveal - I guess since I had already assumed it was Tate, it wasn't much of a reveal for me... But Mark thought it was pretty creepy.

Yeah, the reveal was disappointing, since like you said, we'd all assumed it was Tate anyway. The scenes with Vivien going crazy were really well-done.

REALLY stupid question: The scene where Hayden is having sex with the guy and then stabs him and he's OK... Who is that? I couldn't place it... Was it Constance's husband that she shot?

That's what I assumed, too. I don't really remember what Constance's husband looked like, but I couldn't think of anyone else it could be.

[Elvis_Christ]

I was hoping for something more sinister to do with the suit i.e someone other than Tate. I was expecting some sort of twist because I thought they were just fooling everyone that it was Tate by making it so obvious. I was hoping he just borrowed it for Halloween and there was a more powerful darker entity behind the suit.

[fortunato]

I was hoping for something more sinister to do with the suit i.e someone other than Tate. I was expecting some sort of twist because I thought they were just fooling everyone that it was Tate by making it so obvious. I was hoping he just borrowed it for Halloween and there was a more powerful darker entity behind the suit.

Yeah, definitely. Same here.

[ChronoGrl]

I couldn't really figure out why I was disappointed in the reveal, but you just hit the nail on the head - Totally agree.

[Nini_luv5]

i felt like i already knew who it was... the show really led to it being Tate early on.

[TheWickerFan]

Yeah, that geeky kid being the latex-clad rapist was quite disappointing.

Still, the show remains pretty unpredictable and quite strong. I really enjoyed this week's episode.

[hammerfan]

I've been watching it on Hulu, so I'm a week behind. Just watched last week's episode today.

[neverending]

I just realized I forgot to watch the damn thing again this week...

[ChronoGrl]

It was a good one (though, really, I sound like a broken record because I genuinely enjoy the show) - Definitely twisted. Wish I hadn't deleted it from my DVR menu; I'd be watching it again.

[fortunato]

Well, I think this week's episode was probably the best so far. It had just the right mix of crazy genre stuff and actual drama, cleverly blended together. I hope the show stays just like this. I really loved the reveal of Violet being dead. It was fairly obvious beforehand, but it was still a shock the way Tate tried to keep it a secret, and then with her realizing it. It was just a very tense and fascinating way to show the twist. Also, the scene with Larry's charred, glowing family was one of my favorite in the show yet; it was strangely compelling and wonderfully surreal. Definitely impressed with this episode, and I hope to see this quality maintained (although at this point, I think it's clear how tenuous the quality of this show is).

[neverending]

Yah I had several "holy shit!" moments during this episode. Impressive.

[Nini_luv5]

***SPOILER ALERT***

I absolutely loooved the last 2 episodes, they were the absolute best in my opinion. I really liked how their answering all the questions really instead of letting them carry on for the next season.

i think that if there ends up being a second season, i think that the premise will be what happens with Vivians twins and the suspicious that one of them will be the Anti- christ. i think thats just about as far as the season can go.

I really have a feeling that this show wont go past having a second season because honestly how long can leaving that house take?.... well besides all of the bodies there lol

I think that the father should just have his revalation about Violet and just take Vivian out of the institution, high tail it out of there and call it a day. i really cant see this show going past this season since all of the question have mainly been answered.

But we shall see...

[fortunato]

***SPOILER ALERT***

I really have a feeling that this show wont go past having a second season because honestly how long can leaving that house take?.... well besides all of the bodies there lol

I think that the father should just have his revalation about Violet and just take Vivian out of the institution, high tail it out of there and call it a day. i really cant see this show going past this season since all of the question have mainly been answered.

But we shall see...

Yeah, I think that's the major concern with this show. It could easily fizzle out at any time. I think its longevity lies in how much the creators are willing to adapt and change the framework into the second season. The amped-up mania of this show notwithstanding, we can only suspend our disbelief for so long about them still living in that house. Plus, every episode seems to add at least one more ghost, so who knows where this show will end up?

[neverending]

Wel, it could be they all end up ghosts and the next season we find a new family moving into the house.

[Nini_luv5]

i never thought about that... that would be interesting to see

[fortunato]

Wel, it could be they all end up ghosts and the next season we find a new family moving into the house.

Haha, exactly. That's what they might have to do.
I was also really impressed with Taissa Farmiga's performance in this episode.

[Elvis_Christ]

^^ Totally. Taissa Farmiga really gave a solid performance.

Great episode. I was losing a little bit of interest in the show and thought it was fizzling out (the last shitty reveal made me lose some faith) then BAM they hit me with a pretty cool twist (that was sort of obvious when I think about it but it still came as a surprise).

[fortunato]

^^ Totally. Taissa Farmiga really gave a solid performance.

Great episode. I was losing a little bit of interest in the show and thought it was fizzling out (the last shitty reveal made me lose some faith) then BAM they hit me with a pretty cool twist (that was sort of obvious when I think about it but it still came as a surprise).

I'm with you. I was starting to lose interest with the episode or two before this week's. But this one was so clever and well done that I can't wait for next week's. If they could keep the show at this level, it'd be amazing.

[Nini_luv5]

i was wondering why she hadnt been really involved in the last few episodes. i was starting to wonder if they forgot about her....

[Elvis_Christ]

If they could keep the show at this level, it'd be amazing.

Hopefully they will. It's a show that could slide either way. I can see them letting it get to OTT to take seriously at some point... but then that's part of what I like about it so much. Quite a trashy soap opera at times but so entertaining.

[fortunato]

Pretty good episode last night. Nothing spectacular (although I thought Ben's dramatic scenes were actually rather well-done and effective, as opposed to, say, vigorously masturbating while crying), but a good lead up to the two-hour finale. I also just read that the show was supposed to feature a new cast every season, and their struggles trying to deal with and live in/leave the house. So the fact that Vivien is also dead is a bit disappointing, because it seems like they're abandoning that idea, and slowly shrinking the universe of this show. I guess it's not necessarily a bad thing, but I do think it will make keeping the show compelling a bigger challenge.

[neverending]

Did I call it or what??

[TheWickerFan]

Did I call it or what??

If you come to New York, I'll bake you a cake.:D

[Elvis_Christ]

Did I call it or what??

Ha, I logged in after watching just to say you did :D

[ChronoGrl]

I have to say that I actually thought the last two episodes were brilliant... I really did like the reveal about Violet (Mark anticipated it but, honestly, I didn't see it coming until she couldn't leave the house).

As for the last episode with the birthing scene, utter brilliance - I like how corporeal, sad, and lonely these ghosts are - Makes it a lot more "realistic" and different than other ghost stories that I have seen on film. And the concept of all of the ghosts coming together to deliver the baby - So incredibly and delightfully macabre. The end itself made my heart absolutely break.

I agree with NE - I think that that's the only direction that they can go in... And I think it's a good direction; I like the idea that next season will bring in a new family. Mark and I have been discussing this possibility pretty early into the show (essentially all I could think was, "Geez! Why the HELL won't they leave the house?! I don't know if I can suspend my disbelief that they would stay in that house." - I figured that the only way they could dispel my fears was to move a new family in... And if they all die, well, there's an avenue for our new family). I think it would be fantastic.

I love this show. I absolutely do. I didn't really feel a lull or lose interest as others stated - I think that it kept a good swift pace and didn't dwell too long... But at the same time it has overarching story arcs. It's an incredibly well-done show. I hope it keeps it up.

[fortunato]

As for the last episode with the birthing scene, utter brilliance - I like how corporeal, sad, and lonely these ghosts are - The end itself made my heart absolutely break.

Me too, for sure. That scene, despite still being really crazy, showed a level of restraint that is rare on this show, and that made it really powerful.

[Elvis_Christ]

Great scene definitely. Quite surreal and totally macabre like Chrono mentioned. Looking forward to the finale.

[fortunato]

Great scene definitely. Quite surreal and totally macabre like Chrono mentioned. Looking forward to the finale.

Oh yeah. Two-parter!

[Elvis_Christ]

Oh yeah. Two-parter!

Then another year to wait! :D

[ImmortalSlasher]

Tonight's the finale. I wonder how things will end for this family. I have a feeling, as with most good ghost stories, that a character won't make it out alive.

[newb]

well.....not sure where this show is going next year. A new family moves in and the "good ghost" will just scare them out. [ Beetlejuice,Beetlejuice,Beetlejuice] Could get boring....kinda think the writers shot their load already on this one. Will just have to wait and see.

[neverending]

Yah, I was thinking Beetlejuice as I watched it as well...

[TheWickerFan]

Well, there is the matter of the child. It could go in a completely different direction. I'm pretty optimistic.

[newb]

Well, there is the matter of the child. It could go in a completely different direction. I'm pretty optimistic.

They could re-name the show ---Dexter: The Early Years


I will say though.....if Jessica Lange doesn't get an Emmy...something is wrong

[ImmortalSlasher]

I don't think I will watch the show next season, if it gets renewed. They ran out of surprises and twists and now we are left with the kid. Or the good vs bad ghosts. I was surprised how quickly the one character's fate was resolved in the finale. It was a good show though.

[Nini_luv5]

I don't think I will watch the show next season, if it gets renewed. They ran out of surprises and twists and now we are left with the kid. Or the good vs bad ghosts. I was surprised how quickly the one character's fate was resolved in the finale. It was a good show though.

i agree. i really dont know how to feel about the finale... i feel like everything was resolved and there really isnt much for the story to go off of anymore other than turn in to a television rendition of The Omen.

I think another season would kill the greatness of the first season.

:confused:

[Elvis_Christ]

Caught the finale last night. I was expecting all hell to break loose with perhaps a glimpse of the "darker energies" of the house that were talked about in some of the episodes. Couldn't help but think it was a bit weak but the Omen styled premise they've set up for next season looks promising.

This will still have plenty of surprises up it's sleeve don't worry about that.

[hammerfan]

Interesting. Be warned there ARE spoilers in the article.

http://xfinity.comcast.net/blogs/tv/2011/12/22/american-horror-story-will-get-different-actors-haunting-and-storyline-in-season-2/?cmpid=FCST_tvnews

[neverending]

Taking into account everything that article says, I would guess the next season will feature the baby, only a bit older, and that Jessica Lange will be back.

[newb]

Taking into account everything that article says, I would guess the next season will feature the baby, only a bit older, and that Jessica Lange will be back.

Suppose to be different stories every season. Some of the same actors may be back but as different characters. Looking forward to it.

[neverending]

Suppose to be different stories every season. Some of the same actors may be back but as different characters. Looking forward to it.

However, the article also said this:

“There is a clue in the last three episodes where we re-say what the next season will be about.”

I'm telling you, that baby will be back, as a kid, Omen style.

[newb]

However, the article also said this:



I'm telling you, that baby will be back, as a kid, Omen style.

That would be fine with me....Jessica Lange acted the shit out of that role.

[ChronoGrl]

I thought the finale was brilliant. Loved it. Totally brought the family's story to a great resolution.

Unfortunately I can't read the article on the iPhone (it's asking me for a password), but I've already heard that next year will be a new horror story... A new American horror story, if you will. ;)

Sounds like Jessica Lang and the kid will be back, which makes sense (one horror story ends and a new horror begins), so that's exciting to me. Hopefully they'll move away from the house, focus on the demon kid trope, and weave in other horror tales.

Even if they start with a completely new tale and reuse the same actors, that's exciting to me too. The Demon Kid story can end right there (and leave it open) and I'll be just as happy.

Either way... Looking forward to it. I like that they are planning something fresh next year; that's smart to me. Best show on TV this year in my opinion.

[fortunato]

Even if they start with a completely new tale and reuse the same actors, that's exciting to me too. The Demon Kid story can end right there (and leave it open) and I'll be just as happy.

Either way... Looking forward to it. I like that they are planning something fresh next year; that's smart to me. Best show on TV this year in my opinion.

Definitely.

Really enjoyed the finale. Not my favorite show on TV this year, but probably the one I had the most fun watching. The resolution was a bit hammy, but I actually thought that hamminess worked really well in the context that they're stuck together for eternity; makes the sappy Christmas scene feel doomed and quite tragic. I also loved seeing it go completely bonkers again when they haunted the shit out of that new family.
The idea of a fresh start next season is really exciting, and I think it's the best idea for a show like this to have a kind of anthology format. I'll most definitely be tuning in next October.

[The Villain]

Okay that's it. With the way you all keep talking about it, i guess i'm gonna have to go back and give it another shot when i have the time.

[fortunato]

Okay that's it. With the way you all keep talking about it, i guess i'm gonna have to go back and give it another shot when i have the time.

You definitely should. It's a lot of soap opera drama (although not all the time), lots of creative lunacy, and a lot of fun to follow.

[The Villain]

You definitely should. It's a lot of soap opera drama (although not all the time), lots of creative lunacy, and a lot of fun to follow.

I watched the first episode and just had a hard time getting into it but was intrigued. I was behind on a lot of other shows i wanted to watch and maybe just got overwhelmed.

[pamela7777]

I am such a fan love this show. I was a bit upset though when they said that violet was dead but i thought that she was :)

[roshiq]

I'm glad that I watched all the (12) episodes almost in a row in last 4 days. I'm glad that I didn't have to watch it in a weekly TV format basis (with having breaks in the middle of every episode) which would be hard for me to keep up the momentum & follow the progress of the story properly.

Really wonderful stuff overall! Absolutely loved it! Kudos to the Glee-Men for bringing such an entertaining tale of horror for the television this time.

The thing that I think worked mostly & significantly for AHS is its creators' own style of story telling for a TV series; like at first it seems there is a rush to telling or showing so many things in an episode that some may doubt to hold back later properly. But as we gradually step forward from one scene or episode to another we realize that the story is actually evolving in a fine direction, they didn't pitching so many things into the 'mess' but just trying to unfolding everything in an interesting manner through grabbing our attention all the way. The disjoined or messy structure of the show, the unpredictable nature of story progression is the real winner here. Then there were vast & diversifying characters with a solid cast. It was a treat to watch Jessica Lang in every episode. I even 'enjoyed' Dr. Ben’s character. Every time he appeared on the screen I felt somewhat pity for him as well as was eager to see him in more & more terrible situations...a pathetic husband & a terrible psychiatrist indeed who should have get raped by the Rubber Man instead of Vivien at the first place. Now in case of the Rubber man, I agree with Elvis. I was also expecting the character to turn out as a unique malevolent entity with a bizarre past that may likes to screw & torture every new owners of the house. But the young actor who played Tate did quite well in the role. Loved every single back story of the characters. A house filled with so much death, sufferings & terrible events deserved to be haunted badly. Liked the way they put together the conflicting as well as common nature & interests of all those sad, haunted souls. But somewhat like in the way of awesomely creepy opening title sequence, I was expecting Dr. Charles & Nora's Frankenstein-baby to appear or have some more & frequent encounters in the later episodes which didn't happen except in a flashback of Tate's first encounter with Nora. Anyway, I love the way they put an end to the haunted tales of Murder House. IMO: it's better to have a fresh start (probably in different premise & backgrounds) in the next season in an anthology format rather than continue the tale of Harmon's evil child or even the haunting of Murder house anymore further. Otherwise I'm not sure but it may become bit cliched or monotonous, I guess.

I think a positive aspect of having such a show along with The Walking Dead is seeing that the television in the US is becoming more open to the genre subject matters and hoping to see more series in the future with darker, crazier & grotesque contents all over.

[Sirenz]

I've never heard of this show, but it looks cool! I'm late on this lol I'll have to check it out sometime.