American Horror Story *CONTAINS SPOILERS*

[Totenkindly]

Well, my second choice worked out.

Cordelia was the only one who had a pure spirit, but I thought maybe since the actress was "last character standing" in Season 2, they wouldn't give her the honors again this season. I also was on edge the entire time while she and Mommie dearest there were hugging at the end... waiting for some dark depressing twist... but they played it straight this time.

I actually liked the fact that the ending was positive. Pretty much the first two seasons had wicked endings, and this one actually ended as a positive. Cordelia will be a wonderful, constructive Supreme. She was the only one that really cared about ALL the girls.

I think probably the best twist for me was Myrtle insisting she be laid to rest with the old regime and pay for her crimes, as part of establishing Cordelia's reign. It was the last sacrifice of the only real mother in Cordelia's life. As soon as she started talking, I figured out what she was suggesting.

At least the Axeman is happy.

 

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Welp, there it is: Season Four.


AHS: FREAK SHOW

The showrunner broke his Twitter hiatus Monday to reveal that the next installment of the series will be titled American Horror Story: Freak Show.

The new title comes as little surprise after AHS writer Douglas Petrie confirmed that the next incarnation of the series will be set in a spooky carnival.

 

[Totenkindly]

And a blast from the past:

 

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http://www.tvguide.com/News/American-Horror-Story-Freak-Show-Pepper-Naomi-Grossman-1086793.aspx

Ryan Murphy is breaking with tradition and bringing back a fan favorite character for American Horror Story: Freak Show. Naomi Grossman will reprise her role as Asylum patient Pepper in the new season, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Rumors that Pepper would be returning began in July when an AHS call sheet was leaked and now Murphy has confirmed, "She is in this [season.]"

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While Murphy loves to reuse actors, this is the first time in AHS history that a character from one season will appear in another. "We thought about it long and hard and we decided that it was interesting to do," the co-creator explained. And since Freak Show takes place in 1952, 12 years before Asylum, the season will act like a prequel for Pepper.

 

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Character run-downs + pics

Take A Peek Under The Tent & Meet The Cast Of 'American Horror Story: Freak Show'

 

[Totenkindly]

Probably not really connected to this degree, but hey, everyone enjoys speculation.
7 Ways All 4 AHS Seasons Could Be Connected -- Vulture


"American Horror Story: Season 4" starts this weekend (Sunday?) week on Wednesday night. (Walking dead starts on Sunday.)

 

[Totenkindly]

‘American Horror Story’ Has Strong Return, Stephen King Approval

American Horror Story returned for its fourth season, Freak Show, and with it came the highest ratings for the series so far, as well as approval from acclaimed author Stephen King.

According to a report from Deadline, the premiere of American Horror Story: Freak Show drew in 6.127 million viewers and a 3.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic. That’s a 10 percent jump from last season’s Coven, which brought in 5.54 million during its premiere episode...

As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Freak Show is supposed to be the final season for actress Jessica Lange. However, American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy said that may change.

“This is her favorite season, without question. I really want her to keep her hand in [future seasons]… Does that mean 13 episodes? Does that mean six? Does that mean one? She and I are probably going to have a dinner date when the holidays come.”..

And yes, the infamous clown (dear god):

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I just watched it online last night (an hour-long episode). Did anyone else happen to see the premiere yet?

My feelings are mixed so far. I find it interesting but I'm not getting the high-charge I got off season 1. However, I think it's working decently as an unsettling "drama."

Also:

1. Pretty decent effects for TV for the siamese twins (Dot and Bette Tattler).

2. The clown scenes were pretty unsettling. Day-um!

3. I'm sorry, but during Elsa Mars' singing/dance number (and in fact in general), since she's playing a kind of aging German starlet, I keep getting flashbacks of Madeleine Kahn in any random Mel Brooks movie. I know it's not supposed to be funny, but that part is so unfortunate. Lili Von Shtupp + Hedwig doing David Bowie, anyone? [gawd, that sounds so twisted in itself]

4. Also, the intro sequence -- I thought it was cool, but it didn't seem to blow me away nor was it 'unsettling' as much as some of the others (I thought Season 1 and 3 were the creepiest).



EDIT:
https://celebrity.yahoo.com/news/jessica-langes-ahs-life-mars-182500044.html

 

[Rasofy]

Finished the 3rd season this week. Imo, the best one thus far.

The moment I saw him on season 3, I knew I'd see the teenager couple from season 1 reunited

They have a pretty good chemistry.

I heard the actress left out though

 

[Totenkindly]

!!!BALENCIAGA!!!

Yeah, Taissa and Evan are two of my faves too. Their twisted relationship was a centerpiece of Season 1.

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... this review of the S4E1 seems generally fair.
‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ premiere recap - The Washington Post

 

[kyuuei]

Probably not really connected to this degree, but hey, everyone enjoys speculation.
7 Ways All 4 AHS Seasons Could Be Connected -- Vulture


"American Horror Story: Season 4" starts this weekend (Sunday?) week on Wednesday night. (Walking dead starts on Sunday.)

I'm still catching up, we're watching season 2 right now but OMGGGG that stuff is so deep on that site... I wonder if they picked similar locations to keep avenues of approach more open for writers, and fans are speculating based on that? Or if they have a plan to weave them all together more as they go somehow..



Also, even though Zachary Quinto is suuuuper creep on season 2, he's still hot.

 

[Rasofy]

s04e01

A somewhat disappointing start. I missed the supernatural factor. The clown, who got the spotlight, seems basically pure evil, lacking depth. Though I suppose that may change, as it did with Delphine. His first victims, a young couple that was about to have sex. Whoa, how original. I hope it improves from now on.

 

[Rasofy]

How Clowns Became Terrifying - The Atlantic

 

[Totenkindly]

s04e01

A somewhat disappointing start. I missed the supernatural factor. The clown, who got the spotlight, seems basically pure evil, lacking depth. Though I suppose that may change, as it did with Delphine. His first victims, a young couple that was about to have sex. Whoa, how original. I hope it improves from now on.

I think you might be missing the point here. The series is called "American Horror Story," which means it is a montage of horror riffs particular to the American horror genre. The show was giving a nod to both the Zodiac killings as well as the cliche we're now well aware of after about 35 years of the US horror movie franchise.

But to make even another note -- he didn't kill the girl, he just stabbed the guy to death and then kidnapped her. I think she's the girl in the cage along with the boy he is shown kidnapping. So it's not even the cliche you're referring to.

As far as the clown goes, I'm a little disappointed by the habit each season of having some random weird psychopath as part of the plot. In Season 2 we had Bloodyface. Season 3, we had the Axe guy. Season 4, now the clown. So that part is getting a little repetitive. Still, I like the clown's costume design.

To be honest, clowns in themselves don't scare me that much, it's mostly just spiders. So I guess that's why Stephen King mixed them both together in IT.

 

[Rasofy]

I think you might be missing the point here. The series is called "American Horror Story," which means it is a montage of horror riffs particular to the American horror genre. The show was giving a nod to both the Zodiac killings as well as the cliche we're now well aware of after about 35 years of the US horror movie franchise.

But to make even another note -- he didn't kill the girl, he just stabbed the guy to death and then kidnapped her. I think she's the girl in the cage along with the boy he is shown kidnapping. So it's not even the cliche you're referring to.

Season 3 main plot (witches going to a school to learn stuff) seemed pretty original. I could see some Django Unchained inspiration, as well as a minor Child's play reference (the voodoo doll part). Did you catch anything else?

As far as the clown goes, I'm a little disappointed by the habit each season of having some random weird psychopath as part of the plot. In Season 2 we had Bloodyface. Season 3, we had the Axe guy. Season 4, now the clown. So that part is getting a little repetitive. Still, I like the clown's costume design.

His permanent ultra big smile, combined with his serious eyes, makes him as creepy as serial killers come. To look at him and not cringe a little can be challenging.

On the last seasons, the serial killer showed up a couple of episodes after the initial, but now things seemed too rushed. Instead of inserting mysteries to keep people hooked, the author got three(?) murder scenarios in just one episode and left little for people to wonder.

 

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Season 3 main plot (witches going to a school to learn stuff) seemed pretty original. I could see some Django Unchained inspiration, as well as a minor Child's play reference (the voodoo doll part). Did you catch anything else?

Actually the basic concept for Season 3 was a huge ripoff of Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters AKA XMen.

 

[Rasofy]

Imo, this is easily the worst season so far. You liking it, [MENTION=7]Jennifer[/MENTION]?

 

[SensEye]

I'm warming up to season 4. The pilot left me a bit cold but lately I am thinking the story/setting is unique in a colorful way.

The clown brings a bit of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe with him what with the youngsters caged up in the bus and all. It's not the crazies locked up in the asylum, it's the crazies locking up the sane.

Too bad about Meep though. That was like killing Beaker from the muppets. MEEP!

Also, I'm digging the music performances.

 

[Rasofy]

Mmm, this is starting to look like 'Dexter'

 

[Tigerlily]

Pepper is clearly the star of Freak Show. My favorite episode to date.

 

[Totenkindly]

(yes, that's the actress who plays her)


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