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American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the FXhorroranthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. It premiered on September 5, 2017, and concluded on November 14, 2017. The subtitle Cult was announced on July 20, 2017. This season takes place in the fictional suburb of Brookfield Heights, Michigan, during the year 2017, and centers on a cult terrorizing the residents in the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
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Kirsty Capes reviews the first episode of American Horror Story season 6 It’s finally back. After months of teasing and misdirection, the highly anticipated sixth season of American Horror Story has returned to our screens, with its first episode airing last night. Latest Trailers IMDb Picks Family Movie/TV Guide Streaming Movies & TV Amazon Originals IMDb Original Series Movies Showtimes & Tickets Top Box Office Coming Soon Most Popular Movies Top Rated Movies Top Rated Indian Movies Lowest Rated Movies Movie News. Fall may not officially be upon us yet, but with a new season of American Horror Story just days away, there’s definitely a chill in the air. The FX anthology series returns for its ninth outing.
Returning cast members from previous seasons include Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Cheyenne Jackson, John Carroll Lynch, Chaz Bono, Adina Porter, James Morosini, Emma Roberts, Mare Winningham, Frances Conroy, and Jamie Brewer, along with new cast members Billie Lourd and Alison Pill. Cult marks the first season to not feature series mainstay actress Lily Rabe.
Cult received mostly positive reviews from critics. Paulson, Peters and Porter, all received Saturn Awards nominations for their performances. Additionally, Paulson and Porter were nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie respectively at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards while Peters received a nomination for Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series at the 8th Critics' Choice TV Awards.
- 1Cast and characters
- 3Production
- 4Reception
Cast and characters[edit]
Main[edit]
Sarah Paulson
Evan Peters
Cheyenne Jackson
Billie Lourd
Alison Pill
- Sarah Paulson as Ally Mayfair-Richards and Susan Atkins
- Evan Peters as Kai Anderson, Andy Warhol, Marshall Applewhite, David Koresh, Jim Jones, Jesus, and Charles Manson
- Cheyenne Jackson as Dr. Rudy Vincent
- Billie Lourd as Winter Anderson and Linda Kasabian
- Alison Pill as Ivy Mayfair-Richards
Recurring[edit]
- Adina Porter as Beverly Hope
- Colton Haynes as Detective Jack Samuels
- Billy Eichner as Harrison Wilton and Charles 'Tex' Watson
- Leslie Grossman as Meadow Wilton and Patricia Krenwinkel
- Chaz Bono as Gary Longstreet
- Cooper Dodson as Ozymandias 'Oz' Mayfair-Richards
- Dermot Mulroney as Bob Thompson
- Cameron Cowperthwaite as Speedwagon
Guest stars[edit]
- Emma Roberts as Serena Belinda
- Mare Winningham as Sally Keffler
- Lena Dunham as Valerie Solanas
- Frances Conroy as Bebe Babbitt
- Tim Kang as Tom Chang
- John Carroll Lynch as Twisty the Clown
- Jorge-Luis Pallo as Pedro Morales
- Zack Ward as Roger
- Laura Allen as Rosie
- Ron Melendez as Mark
- James Morosini as R.J.
- Dot Jones as Butchy May
- Jamie Brewer as Hedda
- Rick Springfield as Pastor Charles
- Rachel Roberts as Sharon Tate
- Dennis Cockrum as Herbert Jackson
- Annie Ilonzeh as Erika
- Miraj Grbić as Wojciech Frykowski
Episodes[edit]
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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74 | 1 | 'Election Night' | Bradley Buecker | Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk | September 5, 2017 | 7ATS01 | 3.93[1] |
Ally and Ivy are a married couple who have a son named Oz. Ally suffers from several phobias which intensify after learning that Donald Trump has won the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Rudy Vincent, recommends a medicine to calm her phobia-induced anxiety. Clowns soon start to stalk Ally. Meanwhile, Kai and Winter are two siblings who make a mysterious pact after Trump becomes president. Winter becomes Oz's nanny and attempts to desensitize him to violence. Kai entices a group of Hispanic men to beat him up. Ally and Ivy's neighbors, the Changs, are slaughtered by a group of clowns. The police erroneously rule the incident as a murder–suicide. | |||||||
75 | 2 | 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' | Liza Johnson | Tim Minear | September 12, 2017 | 7ATS02 | 2.38[2] |
Mr. Chang's death leaves a city council seat vacant. Kai campaigns for the vacant seat. Ally distrusts the new occupants of the Chang's former home, Harrison and Meadow Wilton. At Ally and Ivy's restaurant, the Butchery on Main, tensions fuel between the sous-chef, Roger, and a Hispanic employee, Pedro. Later, the restaurant's security system trips and Ally investigates. She finds Roger hanging on a hook in the meat locker. Detective Samuels singles out Pedro as the most likely suspect. Ally obtains a gun from the Wiltons. Later on, there is an alleged power shortage in the city and Ally is terrorized by the same clowns. Ivy sends Pedro to deliver supplies to the house and he is accidentally shot and killed by Ally. | |||||||
76 | 3 | 'Neighbors from Hell' | Gwyneth Horder-Payton | James Wong | September 19, 2017 | 7ATS03 | 2.25[3] |
Clowns break into a couple's home and entomb them in coffins. Picketers protest Pedro's death outside of the Butchery on Main. Kai promises Ally that he will dissuade them and he delivers. The Wiltons berate Ally for Pedro's death and gift Oz a guinea pig. A truck, dispersing a mysterious green gas throughout the neighborhood, disturbs Ally. Oz's guinea pig is microwaved and killed. Ally suspects the Wiltons to be the perpetrators. She assaults Harrison and threatens Meadow. Footage of Ally being seduced by Winter is posted online, devastating Ivy. The Wiltons are individually interrogated by Kai. Harrison expresses his desire for Meadow's death. Afterwards, Meadow disappears and Harrison blames Ally. | |||||||
77 | 4 | '11/9' | Gwyneth Horder-Payton | John J. Gray | September 26, 2017 | 7ATS04 | 2.13[4] |
The day before the election, Ivy attends a political rally where she is groped by a man named Gary. Winter comes to Ivy's defense and the two have lunch together. That night, Ivy and Winter kidnap Gary and chain him to a pole in an abandoned building to prevent him from voting the next day. Kai comes to Gary's aid one hour before the polls close and offers him a saw. Gary severs his chained hand. The day after the election, Harrison becomes Kai's personal trainer. Kai takes Harrison under his wing and eventually convinces him to murder his degrading boss. Later, Kai takes a special interest in a news reporter named Beverly Hope and offers her 'equal power' in his quest for domination. He instigates the murder of her rival, Serena Belinda, as proof of his dedication to her. | |||||||
78 | 5 | 'Holes' | Maggie Kiley | Crystal Liu | October 3, 2017 | 7ATS05 | 2.20[5] |
Beverly informs Kai that her boss, Bob, is compromising news coverage of the clown murders and thereby hindering Kai's campaign. Kai, Beverly, Winter, Harrison, Detective Samuels, Ivy, Gary, and Beverly's cameraman, RJ, don clown masks, break into Bob's house, and film his murder. Beverly later advises Kai to cut ties with RJ whom she views as a weak link. Each cult member shoots a tied-up RJ in the head with a nail gun before Kai finishes him off. Meadow pleads to Ally for safety from the cult and lets it slip that Ivy is a member. Beverly probes Kai about the whereabouts of his parents and Kai divulges that his mom shot his dad and then herself in a murder–suicide. Kai's brother, Dr. Rudy Vincent, insisted that they cover up their deaths in order to protect his career and continue receiving their mom's pension and their dad's disability checks. | |||||||
79 | 6 | 'Mid-Western Assassin' | Bradley Buecker | Todd Kubrak | October 10, 2017 | 7ATS06 | 2.15[6] |
Meadow reveals to Ally that she had fallen in love with Kai and decided to desert the cult when her feelings were not reciprocated. Meadow also tells Ally that the cult has made strides to drive her insane so that Ivy would gain sole custody of Oz. Ally plans to use Meadow's testimony to expose Kai and pays an opposing candidate of his, Sally Keffler, a visit to ask for her help. In the midst of their conversation, the cult breaks into Sally's house and Kai shoots her in the chest, while Ally hides in the bathroom. He stages her murder as a suicide. The next day, at a political rally, Meadow shoots several people, including Kai. Ally attempts to wrestle the gun out of Meadow's hands and Meadow shoots herself in the mouth. Ally is arrested after a SWAT team arrives to the scene and finds her with the gun in her hands. Kai had ordered Meadow to attempt to assassinate him so that his figure would be elevated to a national level. In addition, Meadow was instructed to bear witness to Ally on the grounds that no one would believe a 'crazy woman'. | |||||||
80 | 7 | 'Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag' | Rachel Goldberg | Crystal Liu | October 17, 2017 | 7ATS07 | 2.07[7] |
Ally is sent to a psychiatric hospital. Kai wins the vacant seat on city council. His presence in the national media attracts an underground following of misogynistic militiamen. Beverly, Winter, and Ivy are warned by Bebe Babbitt, the former lover of radical feminist Valerie Solanas, about the danger of putting their trust in Kai. Bebe asserts that men in power always push women aside. She divulges to them that Solanas orchestrated the murders accredited to the Zodiac Killer. Solanas died haunted by the fact that her legacy would be tied with her shooting of Andy Warhol. Later, Beverly, Winter, and Ivy murder Harrison for making a sexist comment. Kai and Bebe watch Beverly report on Harrison's death together. | |||||||
81 | 8 | 'Winter of Our Discontent' | Barbara Brown | Joshua Green | October 24, 2017 | 7ATS08 | 2.06[8] |
Winter assures Beverly and Ivy that Kai is dependable and recounts an occasion in which they saved tortured captives of a deranged pastor. Kai's proposal that Winter be impregnated with the 'messiah' by Samuels does not go as planned, and Samuels later attempts to rape Winter. She shoots him in the head. In the meantime, Ally is released from the psychiatric hospital and, in an effort to get her son back, informs Kai that Vincent is seeking to get him committed. Kai kills Vincent and confines Beverly, having been blamed for the death of Samuels by Winter, to an isolation chamber. Ally joins the cult, much to the dismay of Ivy. | |||||||
82 | 9 | 'Drink the Kool-Aid' | Angela Bassett | Adam Penn | October 31, 2017 | 7ATS09 | 1.48[9] |
Kai declares his intention to run for Senate. Later, he requires each cult member to drink poisoned Kool-Aid to test their loyalty. Afterwards, he reveals that the drinks were untainted. Meanwhile, Ally serves Ivy pasta and wine laced with arsenic, and Ivy drops to the floor and dies. As a means to protect Oz from harm, Ally presents to Kai doctored evidence that his sperm inseminated her when she became pregnant. | |||||||
83 | 10 | 'Charles (Manson) in Charge' | Bradley Buecker | Ryan Murphy & Brad Falchuk | November 7, 2017 | 7ATS10 | 1.82[10] |
Kai recounts the Tate murders to the militiamen. Afterwards, he begins to suspect that a mole has infiltrated the cult and slips into a state of manic paranoia which plagues him with visions of Charles Manson. Meanwhile, Bebe Babbitt is incensed by Kai's failing to implement their master plan: to unleash female rage with an inflammatory political platform. Ally shoots Bebe in the head after she pulls a gun on Kai. After reporting on the murder of Gary, enacted by the cult at a local Planned Parenthood, a broken Beverly is urged by Winter to run away. Beverly insists that she remain loyal to Kai. Kai later tearfully strangles Winter to death after Ally singles her out as the mole. Ally takes notice of the real mole, militiaman Speedwagon. | |||||||
84 | 11 | 'Great Again' | Jennifer Lynch | Tim Minear | November 14, 2017 | 7ATS11 | 1.97[11] |
A SWAT team storms the Anderson basement on the night that the cult intends to massacre one-hundred pregnant women. Months later, Ally divulges to Beverly that the FBI recruited her as an informant. Beverly becomes a key advisor to Ally's Michigan Senate campaign. Kai escapes from a maximum security prison and infiltrates a televised political debate between Ally and her opponent. After spewing a misogynistic tirade, Kai points a gun to Ally's head and pulls the trigger, but discovers that the gun is not loaded, having been tricked by a security guard earlier. Beverly then shoots him in the head, killing him. Ally obtains the vast majority of the female vote and wins a Senate seat. Later, Ally dons a cloak similar to Valerie Solanas' group cloak, and departs to attend a meeting with a group of 'empowered women who want to change the system'. |
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On October 4, 2016, the series was renewed for a seventh cycle, which premiered on September 5, 2017.[12][13][14]Ryan Murphy confirmed that the season will be connected to Freak Show, but will be set in modern day.[15] In February 2017, on Watch What Happens Live, Murphy announced that the season would revolve around the 2016 U.S. election and suggested that it may feature a character based on PresidentDonald Trump.[16] Murphy has said that the season will be representative of both sides of the political divide. He also said that he will be 'illuminating and highlighting' groups of people he believes to be 'ignored by the current [Trump] administration and who are afraid and feel terrorized that their lives are going to be taken away.'[17]
It was later confirmed that the season would be set in the aftermath of the presidential election, with the first episode taking place on election night.[18][19] Murphy explained it will be about 'the fallout of that night, which to many people, from all sides of the camps is a horror story.'[20] He also revealed the season would not feature Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, stating 'Horror Story is always about allegory, so the election is allegory.'[20] In April 2017, Murphy confirmed that archive footage of the election night would be used in the season premiere.[21]
Murphy revealed via Twitter that the details of the seventh season, including the title, would be revealed on July 20.[22] He also teased that the opening sequence of the series would return in this season, following its absence in Roanoke.[23]
On July 20, 2017, it was announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that the title of the season would be Cult. Murphy also revealed it would be set in Michigan, and confirmed it would consist of a total of 11 episodes, premiering on September 5, 2017. For the first time, the series did not air on Wednesdays but rather on Tuesdays. On August 3, 2017, online posters revealed the names of multiple characters of the season.[24] On August 21, 2017, the opening title sequence of the season was revealed, following its absence in the previous season.[25] That same month, Murphy confirmed that, contrary to the past seasons, Cult would not feature supernatural elements.[26]
Casting[edit]
During the Winter 2017 TCA Press Tour, series mainstays Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters were reported to be starring as the leads in the season.[15][14] In March 2017, Billy on the Street host Billy Eichner was announced to be cast in the series, playing a role in the life of Paulson's character.[19][27] His character is slated for appearing in 'six or seven' episodes.[19] The next month, it was reported that Scream Queens actress Billie Lourd will also star in the seventh installment of the series.[18][20] In May 2017, Leslie Grossman, who starred in Murphy's series Popular, joined the cast of the series,[28] and Angela Bassett hinted she may return in a recurring role.[29] Despite this, Bassett didn't appear, but she did direct the episode 'Drink the Kool-Aid'. Later that month, it was confirmed via set pictures that Adina Porter and Cheyenne Jackson were also returning.[30][31] In June 2017, Murphy confirmed via his Instagram account that Colton Haynes, whom Murphy worked with previously on second season of Scream Queens, was joining the casting for the seventh season.[32] Later that month, set pictures revealed that Alison Pill was joining the cast of the season, seemingly portraying the partner of Sarah Paulson's character.[33] In July 2017, Murphy revealed via his Twitter account that Lena Dunham was joining the season.[34] She is set to play Valerie Solanas, author of the SCUM Manifesto and attempted murder of Andy Warhol, via flashbacks.[35] Acpi download windows 7. Murphy also confirmed the returns of Frances Conroy and Mare Winningham. Conroy has appeared in all the seasons except Hotel, while Winningham has appeared in Coven, Freak Show, and Hotel.[36] In August 2017, Murphy confirmed the return of Emma Roberts, who appeared in Coven and Freak Show,[37] while Roanoke actors Chaz Bono and James Morosini also confirmed their returns.[38] In the seventh episode, Murder House, Coven, and Freak Show actress Jamie Brewer returned to the show.
On June 26, 2017, it was confirmed that Lady Gaga would not return for the seventh season due to other projects.[39] Despite rumors, Entertainment Weekly reported on July 7, 2017, that Vera Farmiga, sister of American Horror Story actress Taissa Farmiga, would not appear in the season.[40] Later that month, it was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter that Kathy Bates will not appear in Cult, after four seasons of regular appearances.[41]
Murphy also revealed via his Instagram account that Freak Show character Twisty the Clown would return in the seventh season, indicating that John Carroll Lynch would reprise his role.[42]
Filming[edit]
In February 2017, it was announced the season would begin principal photography in June 2017.[16] By the next month, filming was moved to May 2017.[19] On May 24, 2017, writer and producer John J. Gray confirmed the show started filming.[43]
Edits[edit]
On October 7, 2017, it was confirmed that the sixth episode of the season would be edited as a direct result of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting that occurred on October 1, 2017. The episode originally featured a scene lasting 2 minutes and 16 seconds where Leslie Grossman's character Meadow Wilton begins to fire at Evan Peters' character, as well as a crowd, during a campaign speech. The episode was edited to de-emphasize the violence and to mostly have it featured completely off-screen[44] - as a result the opening sequence of the episode was cut in half, several on-screen deaths were removed and two separate close-up shots of the handgun firing were removed.[45]
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While only the edited episode was broadcast on FX, the original uncut episode was released via VOD, FXNOW and FX+.[45]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
American Horror Story: Cult received mostly positive reviews from critics. The review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes gave the season a 74% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.05/10, based on 47 reviews. The site's consensus reads, 'American Horror Story: Cult intrigues with timely, over-the-top creepiness - and lots of clowns - despite being hampered by broad political generalizations and occasional holes in the narrative's logic.'[46] On Metacritic, the season was given a score of 66 out of 100 based on 24 reviews, indicating 'generally positive reviews'.[47]
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Awards and nominations[edit]
In its seventh season, the series has been nominated for 25 awards, 3 of them were won.
Year | Association | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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2018 | 8th Critics' Choice TV Awards[49] | Best Actor in a Movie or Limited Series | Evan Peters | Nominated |
70th Writers Guild of America Awards[50] | Long Form – Original | Brad Falchuk, John J. Gray, Joshua Green, Todd Kubrak, Crystal Liu, Tim Minear, Ryan Murphy, Adam Penn and James Wong | Nominated | |
22nd Art Directors Guild Awards[51] | Television Movie or Mini-Series | Jeffrey Mossa (for 'Election Night' and 'Winter of Our Discontent') | Nominated | |
20th Costume Designers Guild Awards[52] | Excellence in Contemporary Television | Sarah Evelyn Bram | Nominated | |
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards 2018[53] | TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Contemporary Make-Up | Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight | Nominated | |
TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Contemporary Hair Styling | Michelle Ceglia, Samantha Wade, Brittany Madrigal | Nominated | ||
TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling | Michelle Ceglia, Samantha Wade, Julie Rael | Nominated | ||
TV Miniseries or Movie Made for TV: Best Special Make-Up Effects | Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, David Anderson | Won | ||
Commercials and Music Videos: Best Make-Up | Kerry Herta, Jason Collins, Christina Waltz | Won | ||
Commercials and Music Videos: Best Hair Styling | Nicki Alkire, Fernando Navarro, Stephanie Rives | Won | ||
16th Gold Derby Awards | Best Miniseries | American Horror Story: Cult | Nominated | |
Best Miniseries/TV Movie Actor | Evan Peters | Nominated | ||
Best Miniseries/TV Movie Actress | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | ||
44th Saturn Awards | Best Horror Television Series | American Horror Story: Cult | Nominated | |
Best Actress on Television | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor on Television | Evan Peters | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress on Television | Adina Porter | Nominated | ||
29th GLAAD Media Awards[54] | Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series | American Horror Story: Cult | Nominated | |
70th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Adina Porter | Nominated | ||
70th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Hairstyling for a Limited Series or Movie | Michelle Ceglia, Samantha Wade, Brittany Madrigal, Julie Rael, Valerie Jackson, Joanne Onorio | Nominated | |
Outstanding Makeup for a Limited Series or Movie (Non-Prosthetic) | Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Michael Mekash, Silvina Knight, Carleigh Herbert | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) | Jeff Mossa, Rachel Robb Kondrath, Claire Kaufman | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie or Special | Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, Christopher Nelson, Carleigh Herbert, Glen Eisner, David Leroy Anderson | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special | Gary Megregian, Naaman Haynes, Steve M. Stuhr, Timothy A. Cleveland, Paul Diller, Mitchell Lestner, Sam Munoz, David Klotz, Noel Vought (for 'Great Again') | Nominated |
Ratings[edit]
No. | Title | Air date | Rating (18–49) | Viewers (millions) | DVR (18–49) | DVR viewers (millions) | Total (18–49) | Total viewers (millions) |
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1 | 'Election Night' | September 5, 2017 | 2.0 | 3.93[1] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
2 | 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' | September 12, 2017 | 1.2 | 2.38[2] | 1.7 | 3.05 | 2.9 | 5.43[55] |
3 | 'Neighbors from Hell' | September 19, 2017 | 1.2 | 2.25[3] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
4 | '11/9' | September 26, 2017 | 1.1 | 2.13[4] | 1.5 | 2.87 | 2.7 | 5.00[56] |
5 | 'Holes' | October 3, 2017 | 1.1 | 2.20[5] | 1.5 | 2.82 | 2.6 | 5.02[57] |
6 | 'Mid-Western Assassin' | October 10, 2017 | 1.0 | 2.15[6] | 1.2 | 2.28 | 2.2 | 4.43[58] |
7 | 'Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag' | October 17, 2017 | 1.0 | 2.07[7] | 1.5 | 2.74 | 2.5 | 4.81[59] |
8 | 'Winter of Our Discontent' | October 24, 2017 | 1.0 | 2.06[8] | 1.4 | 2.56 | 2.4 | 4.62[60] |
9 | 'Drink the Kool-Aid' | October 31, 2017 | 0.7 | 1.48[9] | 1.4 | 2.56 | 2.1 | 4.04[61] |
10 | 'Charles (Manson) in Charge' | November 7, 2017 | 0.8 | 1.82[10] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
11 | 'Great Again' | November 14, 2017 | 1.0 | 1.97[11] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
American Horror Story : U.S. viewers per episode (millions)Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research.[62][citation needed]
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Original release | October 17, 2012 – January 23, 2013 |
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American Horror Story: Asylum is the second season of the American FXhorror television series American Horror Story, created by Brad Falchuk and Ryan Murphy. It originally aired from October 17, 2012 to January 23, 2013. The premise of the second season marked a departure from that of the series's first season, featuring all new characters and a new location, thus marking American Horror Story as an anthology series.
The season begins in 1964 at the fictional mental institution, Briarcliff Manor, following the stories of the staff and inmates who occupy it, and intercuts with events in the past and present. Returning cast members from the previous season of the series include: Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Jessica Lange, Dylan McDermott, and Frances Conroy, along with new cast members Joseph Fiennes, Lizzie Brocheré, and James Cromwell.
Like its predecessor, Asylum was well received by television critics. The performances of Lange, Cromwell, Quinto, Paulson, and Rabe were particularly praised. The season garnered seventeen Primetime Emmy Award nominations, more than any other show, including Outstanding Miniseries or Movie and four acting nominations for Lange, Paulson, Cromwell, and Quinto, with Cromwell winning for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. In addition, Quinto and Paulson won their respective supporting categories at the 3rd Critics' Choice Television Awards.
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Despite being formerly anthological, some of the cast members reprise their roles in the series's fourth and sixth cycle, Freak Show and Roanoke, such as: Rabe, Naomi Grossman, Paulson, and John Cromwell, portraying Sister Mary Eunice McKee, Pepper, Lana Winters, and a young version of Dr. Arthur Arden, also known as Hans Grüper, respectively.
- 1Cast and characters
- 3Production
- 4Reception
- 5Soundtrack
Cast and characters[edit]
Main[edit]
Zachary Quinto
Joesph Fiennes
Sarah Paulson
Evan Peters
Lily Rabe
James Cromwell
Jessica Lange
- Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Thredson
- Joseph Fiennes as Monsignor Timothy Howard
- Sarah Paulson as Lana Winters
- Evan Peters as Kit Walker
- Lily Rabe as Sister Mary Eunice McKee
- Lizzie Brocheré as Grace Bertrand
- James Cromwell as Dr. Arthur Arden
- Jessica Lange as Sister Jude Martin
Recurring[edit]
- Chloë Sevigny as Shelley
- Naomi Grossman as Pepper
- Fredric Lehne as Frank McCann
- Clea DuVall as Wendy Peyser
- Britne Oldford as Alma Walker
- Jenna Dewan as Teresa Morrison
- Dylan McDermott as Johnny Morgan
- Frances Conroy as Shachath
- Adam Levine as Leo Morrison
- Mark Engelhardt as Carl
- Barbara Tarbuck as Mother Superior Claudia
- Mark Consuelos as Spivey
- Mark Margolis as Sam Goodman
- Franka Potente as Anne Frank / Charlotte Brown
Guest stars[edit]
- Ian McShane as Leigh Emerson
- Joe Egender as Billy Marshall
- Jennifer Holloway as Barb
- Vanessa Mizzone as Lois
- Matthew John Armstrong as Detective Byers
- Joel McKinnon Miller as Detective Connors
- Kasey Mahaffy as Father James
- Jennifer Holland as Nurse Blackwell
American Horror Story Season 1 Imdb Parents Guide
Episodes[edit]
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | US viewers (millions) |
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13 | 1 | 'Welcome to Briarcliff' | Bradley Buecker | Tim Minear | October 17, 2012 | 2ATS01 | 3.85[1] |
In present day, a newlywed couple, Teresa and Leo, explore the now-abandoned Briarcliff Manor, a former insane asylum in rural Massachusetts. Flashback to 1964 when Kit Walker is being committed there, accused of being infamous serial killer 'Bloody Face'. Kit protests his innocence and flashes of his scattered memory suggest something far more sinister responsible. At Briarcliff, Kit befriends Grace, a fellow inmate believed to have murdered her family. Journalist Lana Winters trespasses onto Briarcliff, intent on exposing its mistreatment of inmates, so she can gain a better career for her and for her lover Wendy Peyser, a teacher. She is confronted by the tyrannical Sister Jude, who has her committed to the asylum because of her homosexuality. A bitter rivalry is ignited between Sister Jude and Dr. Arthur Arden. In present day, Teresa and Leo are attacked and pursued through Briarcliff by Bloody Face. | |||||||
14 | 2 | 'Tricks and Treats' | Bradley Buecker | James Wong | October 24, 2012 | 2ATS02 | 3.06[2] |
Dr. Thredson arrives at Briarcliff as Kit's court appointed therapist to determine if he is competent to stand trial for the 'Bloody Face' murders. 'Bloody Face' kills people in both time periods, present and 1964. Meanwhile, an exorcist is called to the asylum after a teenager's behavior goes beyond clinical help; he is possessed by a demon. The ritual gives Lana and Grace a chance to escape, but Lana, who feels betrayed that Grace wants Kit to go with them, foils the plan by getting Grace and Kit caught. The possessed teenager exposes Sister Jude's dark past that haunts her to this day, revealing that she used to be a sleazy bar singer who accidentally ran over a little girl while driving drunk back in 1949. The teenager dies after the demon exits his body during the exorcism and enters Sister Mary Eunice, which makes her faint. | |||||||
15 | 3 | 'Nor'easter' | Michael Uppendahl | Jennifer Salt | October 31, 2012 | 2ATS03 | 2.47[3] |
In the present, Teresa and Leo are shot by men in Bloody Face masks, who are then approached by another Bloody Face. In 1964, the possessed Sister Mary Eunice begins her corruption of the asylum. She kills a female patient, called the Mexican, who senses that she is possessed. Next, Sister Mary tries to seduce Dr. Arden, and then drives Sister Jude nearly insane by hinting at her past transgressions. With the news announcement that a storm is approaching, Sister Jude decides to throw a 'movie night' to calm the inmates. Grace, Kit, and Lana attempt to escape the prison during the storm but retreat after crossing paths with the cannibalistic Raspers who dwell in the woods surrounding the asylum. Shelley wishes to escape with them but is caught by Dr. Arden, who knocks her out and partially amputates both her legs. | |||||||
16 | 4 | 'I Am Anne Frank (Part 1)' | Michael Uppendahl | Jessica Sharzer | November 7, 2012 | 2ATS04 | 2.65[4] |
A woman identifying herself as Anne Frank is brought into the asylum. 'Anne Frank' panics when she first sees Dr. Arden. She tells Sister Jude that Dr. Arden is actually Dr. Hans Grüper, a Nazi doctor. Sister Jude wonders how to bring about the reality of Dr. Arden. Meanwhile, Grace admits to Kit that she killed her own father and stepmother for sexually abusing her. Kit wonders if he, in fact, really is the serial killer 'Bloody Face' and is simply blocking what really happened the night his wife disappeared After aversion therapy fails with Lana, Dr. Thredson promises that he will get her out of Briarcliff by the end of the week. 'Anne Frank' attacks Dr. Arden and stumbles onto Shelley, who begs Anne to kill her, as she is turning into a Rasper as a result of Dr. Arden's experiments. | |||||||
17 | 5 | 'I Am Anne Frank (Part 2)' | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Brad Falchuk | November 14, 2012 | 2ATS05 | 2.78[5] |
Sister Jude hires a famed Nazi hunter named Mr. Goodman to build a case against Dr. Arden. Dr. Thredson convinces Kit to make a startling confession. 'Anne Frank's' husband shows up to take her home, but returns her after she nearly suffocated their infant son. Dr. Arden offers to perform a lobotomy on her and is given permission. After Sister Jude is threatened by Dr. Arden, she sneaks out on a one night stand for a few drinks at a bar. Dr. Thredson helps Lana escape but traps her in his home, revealing himself to be the real Bloody Face. To prevent Jude from finding Shelley, Sister Mary Eunice takes Shelley to a schoolyard stairwell, where she is discovered. | |||||||
18 | 6 | 'The Origins of Monstrosity' | David Semel | Ryan Murphy | November 21, 2012 | 2ATS06 | 1.89[6] |
In order to perform last rites, the Monsignor visits Shelley at the hospital, and strangles her with rosary beads. A mysterious young girl becomes a new patient at Briarcliff after her mother believes she has killed someone. A flashback shows how Dr. Arden came to work at Briarcliff. Sister Jude finally gets evidence of Dr. Arden's horrific past, but puts someone's life and her career at stake. Meanwhile, Dr. Arden, the Monsignor, and Sister Mary Eunice indirectly form an evil union. Elsewhere, Lana remains a hostage of Dr. Thredson/Bloody Face, who enlightens her about his past. In present day, the police arrive at the asylum to discover three bodies, while it is also discovered that Bloody Face has captured Teresa. | |||||||
19 | 7 | 'Dark Cousin' | Michael Rymer | Tim Minear | November 28, 2012 | 2ATS07 | 2.27[7] |
The Angel of Death appears at the asylum after several patients wish to die, one of which is Grace. The angel's visit does not sit well with Sister Mary Eunice, but both agree their individual work is not finished. Sister Jude plans to use the angel's services but first must attempt to make peace with the parents of the girl she hit years ago. Jude is stunned to learn the girl survived the accident. After Lana is able to get away from Dr. Thredson, she is injured in a freak car accident and taken back to Briarcliff. Also, Kit escapes custody to break Grace out of the asylum, but she is accidentally shot by the chief guard, Frank, and dies. | |||||||
20 | 8 | 'Unholy Night' | Michael Lehmann | James Wong | December 5, 2012 | 2ATS08 | 2.36[8] |
On Christmas Eve, a patient dressed as Santa stirs up trouble at Briarcliff and seeks revenge on Sister Jude for locking him away in solitary, after he commits a murder during the previous year's Christmas festivities. Dr. Arden secretly calls on Sister Jude for help in saving Sister Mary Eunice, later revealing his efforts to be a ruse leading Jude back to Briarcliff and jeopardy, at Sister Eunice's behest. Meanwhile, Lana reunites with Kit making him privy to the fact that Dr. Thredson is Bloody Face which proves him innocent. Dr. Thredson finds Lana at the asylum, but Kit saves her before he can harm her. Dr. Arden also has a startling encounter in the Death Chute while in the midst of disposing of Grace's body. | |||||||
21 | 9 | 'The Coat Hanger' | Jeremy Podeswa | Jennifer Salt | December 12, 2012 | 2ATS09 | 2.22[9] |
Lana and Kit trick Dr. Thredson into confessing that he is Bloody Face. Dr. Arden convinces Kit to temporarily die and force the aliens to return, only to find out that the aliens saved Grace's life and she is pregnant with Kit's baby. Meanwhile, Sister Jude gets officially removed from her position and admitted as a patient, causing Monsignor Howard to lead a penitent Leigh to be baptized with disastrous results. Monsignor Howard was later found crucified, where his death wish had summoned the Angel of Death. Modern day Bloody Face, Johnny Morgan, attends a therapy session, where he kills his therapist. | |||||||
22 | 10 | 'The Name Game' | Michael Lehmann | Jessica Sharzer | January 2, 2013 | 2ATS10 | 2.21[10] |
Dr. Arden puts an end to his experiments. Kit and Lana continue to pressure the killer Dr. Thredson, who reveals several secrets to Kit. Now a patient and known by her common name, Judy Martin, Sister Jude gets subjected to the asylum's inhumane treatments. Grace goes into labor and a boy is born. Monsignor Howard takes the fight to the possessed Sister Mary Eunice, eventually pushing her off the third floor. Saddened by her death, Dr. Arden kills himself in the same fire that cremates Sister Mary Eunice's body. | |||||||
23 | 11 | 'Spilt Milk' | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Brad Falchuk | January 9, 2013 | 2ATS11 | 2.51[11] |
Told by Judy of the truth, Mother Superior Claudia manages to help Lana escape from the asylum, who exposes the crimes at Briarcliff and those of Dr. Thredson. Lana later confronts Dr. Thredson/Bloody Face at his house and kills him. Kit, Grace and their son are set free and reunited at Kit's home where they find Alma with another baby. Judy promises Monsignor Howard that his and the asylum's downfall are soon to come. Lana tries to get Judy out of Briarcliff but fails because Monsignor Howard has faked her death. | |||||||
24 | 12 | 'Continuum' | Craig Zisk | Ryan Murphy | January 16, 2013 | 2ATS12 | 2.30[12] |
Two years since his release from Briarcliff, Kit must deal with his polygamic life with Alma and Grace. Horrified of the aliens' abductions, Alma eventually becomes hysterical, chops Grace to death, and ends up being committed to Briarcliff. Sister Jude, now known as 'Betty Drake', slips further into insanity at the asylum. In 1969, Lana publishes a book about her ordeal, even though it may not all be true. Alma dies in the asylum. In the present day, Johnny seeks out a copy of the book to continue his father's murderous 'work'. | |||||||
25 | 13 | 'Madness Ends' | Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Tim Minear | January 23, 2013 | 2ATS13 | 2.29[13] |
In the present day, Lana Winters, now older and a famous, out-and-proud, television reporter, grants an interview in which she discusses her crusade to closing down Briarcliff and exposing Dr. Arden as a Nazi war criminal, which led to the Monsignor killing himself. It is later revealed that in 1970, Kit had secretly rescued Sister Jude from Briarcliff. Jude eventually becomes part of Kit's family, creating strong ties with his two children. Jude dies in Kit's home six months later from an apparent brain tumor. Kit develops pancreatic cancer and is taken away by the aliens, never to be seen again. Johnny confronts Lana after the interview by pointing a gun at her, and reveals that he is her son from her one-time rape by Dr. Thredson. Lana ultimately convinces Johnny to put down the gun, before shooting him herself. In the final scene, there is a flashback to the first episode, 'Welcome to Briarcliff', in which Jude tries to convince Lana to give up her desires to interview the killer Bloody Face. |
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
What you saw in the [season one] finale was the end of the Harmon house. The second season of the show will be a brand-new home or building to haunt. Just like this year, every season of this show will have a beginning, middle and end. [The second season] won't be in L.A. It will obviously be in America, but in a completely different locale.
– Executive producer Ryan Murphy on American Horror Story's second season.[14]
In October 2011, the FX Network renewed the series for a second season. In December 2011, series co-creator Ryan Murphy announced his plans to change the characters and location for the second season.[15] He did say, however, that some actors who starred in the first season would be returning. 'The people that are coming back will be playing completely different characters, creatures, monsters, etc. [The Harmons'] stories are done. People who are coming back will be playing entirely new characters,' he announced.[14]
In May 2012, Murphy revealed that the setting for the second season will be an institution for the criminally insane that Jessica Lange's character operates in the 1960s,[16] called Briarcliff Manor and located on the East Coast.[17] In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Murphy spoke about originally wanting to set the season in a prison, 'I think at one point as we were spitballing season two before we landed on the asylum idea, we had actually talked about doing the second season in a prison but then Alcatraz came along and stole that idea. It was never very definitive but I always liked that idea. I think an insane asylum for us was probably much more effective.'[18]
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Talking about the season, Murphy commented, 'It's a completely different world and has nothing to do with season 1; there's not a mention of season 1.. The second season is set in a completely different time period.'[19] He later said, 'Everyone looks so different, people who were enemies last year are allies this year. The sets are amazing. It's 1964, so everything looks very different.'[20]
'To me, last year was a family drama. This is our version of a workplace drama.'
– Co-creator Brad Falchuk on the second season[17]
Murphy had also told TV Guide that there would not be any ghosts in the second season, 'I think the story is horrifying,' he said. 'The story is a period piece in a mental institution based largely on truth and truth is always scarier than fiction.'[21]
In August 2012, Murphy announced the season's new name by stating, 'We picked 'Asylum' because it not only describes the setting – an insane asylum run by Jessica Lange's character which was formerly a tuberculosis ward – but also signifies a place of haven for the unloved and the unwanted,' he said. 'This year's theme is about sanity and tackling real life horrors.'[22]
Previous consulting producer Tim Minear was promoted to executive producer and continued writing for the series, beginning with the season premiere.[23] He also scripted the season finale.
Casting[edit]
In March 2012, Murphy revealed that the second season had been conceptualized around Jessica Lange, saying, 'This will really be the Jessica Lange show so I'm very excited about it. We are designing this amazing new opposite of the Constance character for her. She and I have spoken about different things. She has a lot of ideas, and has a lot of input into her character. She told me some things she has always wanted to play as an actress.'[24] She portrayed Sister Jude, an apparent sadistic nun. Zachary Quinto, who had a recurring role as Chad in the first season, was confirmed as one of the leads in March 2012.[25] He portrayed Dr. Oliver Thredson, a psychiatrist with groundbreaking treatment methods that go against Sister Jude's. Comparing his new character to his previous one, Quinto said, 'He's much more grounded and in control.'[26] At the PaleyFest 2012, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and Lily Rabe were confirmed to return as main cast members for the second season.[27] Paulson portrayed Lana Winters, a lesbian reporter whose girlfriend is coerced by Sister Jude into having her committed to the asylum, Rabe portrayed Sister Mary Eunice, an innocent and loyal second-in-charge to Sister Jude, and Peters portrayed Kit Walker, a man who's accused of murdering his wife, Alma (Britne Oldford), but he claims she was abducted by aliens. Murphy had stated that Peters, 'who was last season's ultimate badass bad boy', would be the hero of the show this season.[16]
It was reported in March 2012 that Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine was in final negotiations to appear in the second season, and that he would play Leo, a 'contemporary character and half of a couple called 'The Lovers,' according to Tim Stack of Entertainment Weekly.[28] Levine revealed to E! in June 2012 that his character is 'newly married' and would go with his wife on their honeymoon. 'I don't want to tell you too much.. but it's gory.'[29]Jenna Dewan-Tatum played his wife, Teresa.[30] In April 2012, Lizzie Brocheré was cast to play Grace, a character described originally as 'a fierce, ferocious, extremely sexual, and dangerous wild-child sexpot' to rival Jessica Lange's character, but the role was later heavily revamped.[31] In May 2012, James Cromwell signed on to co-star as Dr. Arthur Arden, a man who works in the asylum,[32] and who is revealed to have been a Nazi. Chloë Sevigny played the role of Shelley, a nymphomaniac whose husband has her placed in the asylum.[33]
In June 2012, Joseph Fiennes joined the main cast as Monsignor Timothy Howard, a possible love interest for Jessica Lange's Sister Jude.[34] Later that month, Chris Zylka was cast to play Daniel, who was touted as 'the most beautiful boy in the world and a deaf mute';[35] however, Zylka was later replaced by an unmentioned actor, due to his reluctance to shave his head for the role.[36] Britne Oldford was cast in the recurring role of Alma, Peters' character's supposed dead/missing wife.[37] In July 2012, Mark Consuelos was cast as a patient named Spivey, who was described as a degenerate bully.[38] Also in July, Clea DuVall was cast as Wendy, a school teacher and Lana's girlfriend,[39] and Franka Potente was cast in an unspecified role, which was later revealed to be Anne Frank / Charlotte Brown.[40]
In August 2012, Blake Sheldon was cast in the dual role of Devon and Cooper, both described as 'tall, thin and psychopathic.' Ultimately Sheldon wound up portraying only Cooper.[41]Murder House actress Frances Conroy guest starred as Shachath, the Angel of Death. Eric Stonestreet was scheduled to guest star in this season as a killer, but his appearance never came to fruition.[42]Mark Margolis recurred as Sam Goodwin, while David Chisum and Amy Farrington guest starred as a caring husband and a troubled mother, respectively.[43] In mid-October, Ian McShane joined the season in the recurring role of Leigh Emerson, a psychotic man who murders people while wearing a Santa Claus suit; he has a vendetta against Sister Jude.[44]Dylan McDermott appeared during the second half of the season as Johnny Morgan, the modern day Bloody Face.
Filming[edit]
Principal photography for the second season began on July 17, 2012.[24] The exteriors for the second season were filmed in Hidden Valley, Ventura County, California, a rural area outside Los Angeles.[45] The exterior filming of Briarcliff was done at the old Orange County courthouse.[46] Series production designer Mark Worthington stated, 'It's referred to as Richardsonian and Romanesque. It's named after an architect named Henry Hobson Richardson. He developed the style in the 19th century. It's circular arches, heavy stone. It's creepy, great for horror. It's dark, dark shiny brick. That's how we got away from all the hospital light stuff. There's still an institutional feel to it.'[47]
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
American Horror Story: Asylum has received generally positive reviews from critics with some considering it to be the best season of the series. It has scored 65 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 23 reviews.[48] The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 84% approval rating with an average rating of 7.27/10 based on 44 reviews. The website's consensus reads, 'American Horror Story: Asylum crosses boundaries to shock and scare with sexy subplots and some innovative takes on current social issues.'[49]James Poniewozik, from Time, said of the early episodes of the second season, 'AHS: Asylum feels like a more focused, if equally frenetic, screamfest. It's also gorgeously realized, with a vision of its '60s institution setting so detailed you can smell the stale air and incense.'[50]
Maureen Ryan of The Huffington Post said, 'It's to the credit of Asylum's writers, directors and cast that the emotional pain of the characters often feels as real as their uncertainty and terror.'[51] However, Verne Gay of Newsday gave the season a C grade, writing that it 'has some good special effects, just not much of a story to hang them on.'[52] Linda Stasi of the New York Post thought this season was 'over the top', stating, 'I need to enter [an asylum] myself after two hours of this craziness.'[53]
In a round-up of outstanding entertainers and programs of 2012, Jess Cagle of Entertainment Weekly praised 'its ballsy, go-for-broke, don't-tax-the-attention-span-of-any-gnats-who-might-be-watching approach', writing, 'You know a show has a lot going on when the occasional appearance of extraterrestrials is no more surprising than spotting a Prius on Modern Family. FX's grand experiment American Horror Story came howling back for its second terrifying season with less of a story..than a macabre, unforgettable, discordant symphony of images and characters.. American Horror Story: Asylum, set mostly in the 1960s, took the current zeitgeist – with all its free-floating fear, nefarious undercurrents, and outrageous anxiety – skinned it alive, and turned it into a lamp to illuminate our collectively twisted psyche and voracious appetite for distraction.'[54]
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Awards and nominations[edit]
In its second season, American Horror Story: Asylum was nominated for 89 awards, and won 28.
Year | Association | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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2012 | 17th Satellite Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or TV Film | Evan Peters | Nominated |
Best TV Series – Genre | American Horror Story: Asylum | Nominated | ||
IGN's Best of 2012: TV[56] | Best Sci-Fi/Horror Series | Nominated | ||
Best TV Actress | Jessica Lange | Nominated | ||
4th Dorian Awards[57] | TV Performance of the Year | Won | ||
TV Drama of the Year | American Horror Story: Asylum | Won | ||
LGBT-Themed TV Show of the Year | Nominated | |||
Campy TV Show of the Year | Nominated | |||
2013 | 3rd Critics' Choice TV Awards | Best Movie or Miniseries | Nominated | |
Best Actress in a Movie or Miniseries | Jessica Lange | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries | Zachary Quinto | Won | ||
James Cromwell | Nominated | |||
Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries | Sarah Paulson | Won | ||
Lily Rabe | Nominated | |||
19th Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Jessica Lange | Nominated | |
24th GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding TV Movie or Mini-Series | American Horror Story: Asylum | Won | |
29th TCA Awards | Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Mini-Series, and Specials | Nominated | ||
39th Saturn Awards | Best Syndicated/Cable TV Series | Nominated | ||
Best Actress on TV | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress on TV | Jessica Lange | Nominated | ||
70th Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Miniseries or TV Film | Nominated | ||
65th DGA Awards | Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or TV Film | Michael Rymer(for 'Dark Cousin') | Nominated | |
American Film Institute Awards 2012 | TV Programs of the Year | American Horror Story: Asylum | Won | |
17th ADG Excellence in Production Design Awards | TV Movie or Miniseries | Mark Worthington (for 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2') | Won | |
60th MPSE Golden Reel Awards[58] | Best Sound Editing: Short Form Sound Effects and Foley in TV | Episode: 'Welcome to Briarcliff' | Won | |
17th Online Film & TV Association Awards[59] | Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Jessica Lange | Won | |
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Zachary Quinto | Won | ||
James Cromwell | Nominated | |||
Evan Peters | Nominated | |||
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Sarah Paulson | Won | ||
Lily Rabe | Nominated | |||
Best Motion Picture or Miniseries | American Horror Story: Asylum | Won | ||
Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Won | |||
Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated | |||
Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Nominated | |||
Best Music in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best Editing in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best Cinematography in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best Production Design in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best Costume Design in a Non-Series | Nominated | |||
Best Makeup/Hairstyling in a Non-Series | Nominated | |||
Best Sound in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best Visual Effects in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best New Theme Song in a Non-Series | Won | |||
Best New Titles Sequence in a Non-Series | Won | |||
65th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Miniseries or Movie | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Jessica Lange | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | James Cromwell | Won | ||
Zachary Quinto | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | ||
65th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or Movie | Mark Worthington, Andrew Murdock, Ellen Brill (for 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2') | Nominated | |
Mark Worthington, Edward L. Rubin, Ellen Brill (for 'Welcome to Briarcliff') | Nominated | |||
Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special | Robert J. Ulrich, Eric Dawson | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special | Chrisi Karvonides, Conan Castro (for 'Madness Ends') | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Cinematography for a Miniseries or Movie | Michael Goi (for 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2') | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie | Fabienne Bouville (for 'Nor'easter') | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries or Movie | Monte C. Haught, Janis Clark, Stacey K. Black, Natalie Driscoll, Michelle Ceglia | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Main Title Design | Ryan Murphy, Kyle Cooper, Juan Ruiz Anchia, Kate Berry | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Make-up for a Miniseries or Movie | Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, John Elliot | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up for a Series, Miniseries, Movie, or Special | Eryn Krueger Mekash, Mike Mekash, Hiroshi Yada, Christopher Nelson, Kim Ayers, Silvina Knight, Christien Tinsley, Jason Hamer | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special | Gary Megregian, Steve M. Stuhr, Jason Krane, Christian Buenaventura, Timothy A. Cleveland, David Klotz, Andrew Dawson, Noel Vought (for 'Welcome to Briarcliff') | Won | ||
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie | Sean Rush, Joe Earle, Doug Andham (for 'Welcome to Briarcliff') | Nominated | ||
2nd PAAFTJ TV Awards*[60] | Best Miniseries or TV Movie | American Horror Story: Asylum | Nominated | |
Best Lead Actress in Miniseries or TV Movie | Jessica Lange | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie | James Cromwell | Nominated | ||
Zachary Quinto | Nominated | |||
Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie | Sarah Paulson | Nominated | ||
Best Cast in a Miniseries or TV Movie | Zachary Quinto, Joseph Fiennes, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Lizzie Brocheré, James Cromwell, Jessica Lange | Nominated | ||
Best Directing for a Miniseries or TV Movie | Michael Rymer (for 'Dark Cousin') | Nominated | ||
Best Writing for a Miniseries or TV Movie | Brad Falchuk(for 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2') | Nominated | ||
Best Artistic/Visual Achievement in a Miniseries or TV Movie | Michael Goi (cinematography), Mark Worthington (production design), Andrew Murdock (art direction), Elen Brill (set decoration), Monte C. Haught (hair), Lou Eyrich(costumes)(for 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2') | Nominated | ||
Best Technical Achievement in a Miniseries or TV Movie | Stewart Schill (film editing), Jason Piccioni (visual effects), John Bauman (sound mixing)(for 'Madness Ends') | Nominated | ||
Bram Stoker Award 2012[61][62] | Superior Achievement in a Screenplay | Tim Minear(for 'Dark Cousin') | Nominated | |
27th ASC Awards[63] | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography: Motion Picture/Miniseries | Michael Goi, ASC (for 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2') | Nominated | |
BMI Film & TV Awards 2013[64] | BMI Cable Award | Charlie Clouser | Won | |
Cesar Davila-Irizarry | Won | |||
29th Artios Awards[65] | TV Movie or Miniseries | Robert J. Ulrich, Eric Dawson, Carol Kritzer, Eric Souliere (Associate) | Nominated | |
49th CAS Awards[66][67] | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing – TV Movie or Miniseries | Sean Rush (Production Mixer) Joe Earle, CAS (Re-recording Mixer) Doug Andham, CAS (Re-recording Mixer) James S. Levine(Scoring Mixer) Judah Getz (ADR Mixer) Kyle Billingsley (Foley Mixer) (for 'Welcome to Briarcliff') | Nominated | |
15th CDG Awards[68] | Outstanding Made for TV Movie or Mini-Series | Lou Eyrich | Won | |
5th Dorian Awards[57] | TV Musical Performance of the Year | Jessica Lange and cast (for 'The Name Game') | Nominated | |
8th HPA Awards[69][70] | Outstanding Editing – TV | Joe Leonard and Bradley Buecker, A.C.E. (for 'Welcome To Briarcliff') | Nominated | |
Key Art Awards 2013[71] | Best Engagement | American Horror Story: Asylum(for its Blu-Ray/DVD commercial, 'AHS Asylum: Get Committed') | Won | |
17th PRISM Awards[72] | Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline – Substance Use | Episodes: 'Nor'easter', 'I Am Anne Frank: Part 2', 'Dark Cousin' | Won | |
TV Guide Awards 2013[73] | Favorite Villain | Zachary Quinto (as Bloody Face) | Nominated | |
Women's Image Network Awards 2013[74] | Outstanding Actress Made for TV Movie/Miniseries | Jessica Lange | Nominated | |
2014 | Society of Camera Operators Awards 2014[75][76] | Camera Operator of the Year – TV | James Reid, SOC | Nominated |
25th PGA Awards | Outstanding Producer of Long-Form TV | Brad Buecker, Dante Di Loreto, Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin Woodall, Tim Minear, Ryan Murphy, Jennifer Salt, Chip Vucelich, James Wong | Nominated | |
Bram Stoker Award 2013[77][78] | Superior Achievement in a Screenplay | Brad Falchuk (for 'Spilt Milk') | Nominated | |
64th ACE Eddie Awards | Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for TV | Stewart Schill, A.C.E. (for 'The Name Game') | Nominated |
* The Pan-American Association of Film & Television Journalists never announced the winners.
Ratings[edit]
The first episode of the season gained a 2.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49 and garnered 3.85 million viewers,[79] marking the highest numbers for the series and the highest numbers for the night's cable competition.[80]
American Horror Story : U.S. viewers per episode (millions)Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research.[81][citation needed]
Soundtrack[edit]
Digital singles[edit]
Year | Song | Performer | Episode | Notes |
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2013 | 'The Name Game' | Jessica Lange | 'The Name Game' |
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Note: Released by 20th Century Fox TV Records. |
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