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SEASON PREMIERE:
Wednesday October 17th at 10P [only on FX]
American Horror Story is a horror-drama series created and produced by Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck) and Brad Falchuk. The series has been referred to as an "anthology" series
as every series features different characters, settings and story lines while utilizing the same actors who may return for different roles. From the beginning, Murphy and Falchuk had
planned for the series to be a different story each season - allowing for actors to sign on without having to commit to multiple year runs and allowing the show to remain fresh and
varied. As such, each story is conceived and penned at the beginning of the production cycle from beginning to end. Murphy and Falchuk are inspired by The Walking Dead, saying that
it is one of the "greatest TV viewing experiences".
Asylum is the second season of American Horror Story. It will take place in Briarcliff Manor, a mansion bought by the Catholic church in 1963 that was subsequently re-purposed into a
sanitarium. Prior to the purchase of the manor by the church, Briarcliff served as a Tuberculosis ward. Briarcliff is run by a two key figures - Monsignor Timothy O'Hara and Sister Jude,
though Sister Eunice, another nun, is second in command.
The story concerning the Harmon family in Los Angeles will obviously not be continued here, as the story takes place in the 60s.
You do not need to watch the first season to understand this one - each season of American Horror Story is independent of one another
as every series features different characters, settings and story lines while utilizing the same actors who may return for different roles. From the beginning, Murphy and Falchuk had
planned for the series to be a different story each season - allowing for actors to sign on without having to commit to multiple year runs and allowing the show to remain fresh and
varied. As such, each story is conceived and penned at the beginning of the production cycle from beginning to end. Murphy and Falchuk are inspired by The Walking Dead, saying that
it is one of the "greatest TV viewing experiences".
Asylum is the second season of American Horror Story. It will take place in Briarcliff Manor, a mansion bought by the Catholic church in 1963 that was subsequently re-purposed into a
sanitarium. Prior to the purchase of the manor by the church, Briarcliff served as a Tuberculosis ward. Briarcliff is run by a two key figures - Monsignor Timothy O'Hara and Sister Jude,
though Sister Eunice, another nun, is second in command.
The story concerning the Harmon family in Los Angeles will obviously not be continued here, as the story takes place in the 60s.
You do not need to watch the first season to understand this one - each season of American Horror Story is independent of one another
REGARDING SPOILERS:
- Spoilers regarding episodes not yet aired are to be spoiler tagged.
- Discussions about episodes that have aired are not to be spoiler tagged.
- Not only does this prevent the thread from looking like a giant black wall, but it allows members to pick out real spoilers from plot points about episodes they've already seen.
- Jessica Lange plays Sister Jude
A nun who is more sadistic than saintly, she is in charge of administration and discipline at Briarcliff. - Joseph Fiennes plays Reverend Monsignor Timothy O'Hara
O'Hara is the head of Briarcliff, ranking over Sister Jude in authority. Despite his title, he is not innocent nor pure, but alleged to be rather nefarious - James Cromwell plays Doctor Arden
A rumoured Nazi scientist, Arden has regular dealings with Briarcliff's inmates. Some whisper he has created many diabolical experiments, Arden is more than meets the eye
- Zachary Quinto plays Doctor Thredson
A psychiatrist at Briarcliff whose forward-thinking ways constantly clash with Sister Jude's management style. - Lily Rabe plays Sister Eunice
Sister Jude's right hand man, Sister Eunice appears to be a bit "dense", but there is more to her that meets the eye. - Sarah Paulson plays Lana
A lesbian journalist who will go as far as she can for her story, she is rumoured to have wanted to expose the goings-ons of Briarcliff.
- Adam Levine plays Leo
One part of a couple known as "the lovers", Leo visits modern-day Briarcliff with his wife for a honeymoon. That is, until something goes awry.Jenna Dewan Tatum plays Teresa, Leo's newlywed wife who is exploring haunted locations with him across America - Chloë Sevigny plays Shelly
Shelly is a nymphomaniac committed to Briarcliff by her husband. She is apparently a "challenge" for Sister Jude, and is referred to as her own personal antagonist - Evan Peters plays Kit
A subject of Sister Jude's cruel punishment, Kit is committed after being accused of murdering his wife. His stance? She was abducted by something "not quite human" - Lizzie Brocheré plays Grace
A quiet, observant patient at Briarcliff. Sometime following Kit's own committal, the two become close friends.
OTHER GUEST APPEARANCES:
- Clea DuVall plays Wendy
Lana's partner, a science teacher, she values her position and loves her girlfriend - Mark Consuelos plays Spivey
A patient at Briarcliff and a degenerate bully. - Franka Potente plays Anne Frank
A patient admitted to Briarcliff claiming to be Anne Frank. - Mark Margolis plays Sam Goodman
A Jewish man and devoted Nazi Hunter. - Frances Conroy plays Shachath
A dark angel of death who visits Briarcliff when it's patients time is up. - Ian McShane plays Leigh Emerson
A rapist and/or serial killer who preys on his victims during Christmas, while dressed as Santa.
Dylan McDermott who appeared in the original season, will be returning in some capacity to Asylum
American Horror Story: Asylum will run for 13 episodes this year, extending the length of the season by one episode.
It is expected to end in January (following a break after Episode 09), and as per tradition set by the first season, the second episode will be a Halloween special.
DETAILED EPISODE GUIDE
01.) Welcome To Briarcliff October 17th 2012 (3.85mil viewers)
02.) Tricks and Treats October 24th 2012 (3.06mil viewers)
Watch the episode teaser trailer
03.) Nor'easter October 31st 2012 (2.47mil viewers)
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04.) I Am Anne Frank (Part 1) November 7th 2012 (2.65mil viewers)
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05.) I Am Anne Frank (Part 2) November 14th 2012 (2.78mil viewers)
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06.) The Origin of Monstrosity November 21st 2012 (1.89mil viewers)
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07.) Dark Cousin November 28th 2012 (2.27mil viewers)
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08.) Unholy Night December 5th 2012 (2.36mil viewers)
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09.)The Coat Hanger December 12th 2012 (2.22mil viewers)
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10.) The Name Game January 2nd, 2013 (2.21mil viewers)
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02.) Tricks and Treats October 24th 2012 (3.06mil viewers)
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03.) Nor'easter October 31st 2012 (2.47mil viewers)
Watch the episode teaser trailer
04.) I Am Anne Frank (Part 1) November 7th 2012 (2.65mil viewers)
Watch the episode teaser trailer
05.) I Am Anne Frank (Part 2) November 14th 2012 (2.78mil viewers)
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06.) The Origin of Monstrosity November 21st 2012 (1.89mil viewers)
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07.) Dark Cousin November 28th 2012 (2.27mil viewers)
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08.) Unholy Night December 5th 2012 (2.36mil viewers)
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09.)The Coat Hanger December 12th 2012 (2.22mil viewers)
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10.) The Name Game January 2nd, 2013 (2.21mil viewers)
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12.) Continuum January 16th, 2013
13.) Madness Ends January 23rd, 2013
The producers have released many forms of media to promote Asylum - though most of them seem to be short teasers.
These teasers are pretty short (none last longer than 20 seconds) and it's fairly certain they don't contain any actual footage.
TEASERS (click the thumbnail to view)
PROMO TRAILERS (click the thumbnail to view)
01.) AMERICAN HORROR STORY - ASYLUM [Cast Billings Promo]
02.) AMERICAN HORROR STORY - ASYLUM [Second Promo]
03.) AMERICAN HORROR STORY - ASYLUM [Enter The Asylum] CONTAINS ACTUAL FOOTAGE Potentially Spoilery
You can watch the first five minutes by clicking the image below.
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Surburbia is the name I've decided to give to the original American Horror Story series. =P
Note that the seasons do not relate to each other - Asylum can be enjoyed without watching Suburbia and similarly you can even watch it AFTER Asylum!
Taking place in 2011, Suburbia is largely concerned with themes of infidelity. It follows the Harmon family (Ben, Vivien and daughter Violet), who move from Boston to Los Angeles following Vivien's stillbirth.
Eventually purchasing a house for a price much cheaper than it's worth, the family unknowingly moves into a haunted house with a storied past dating all the way back to the 20s. Ben and Vivien are trying to
rekindle their relationship, Violet develops depression and finds solace in one of Ben's psychiatric patients, Tate Langdon, whom Ben sees in his house due to the family financial troubles.
Moira, a maid, services the house on a regular occasion but also harbours a secret and is connected to the house more than you would imagine. Constance, the Harmon's creepy neighbour, constantly visits the
house offering up tidbits of advice to the family, though there is more to her than meets the eye. To make matters worse, Larry, a disfigured man, continues to stalk Ben and warns him of the dangers of that house,
and what it does to people.
Eventually purchasing a house for a price much cheaper than it's worth, the family unknowingly moves into a haunted house with a storied past dating all the way back to the 20s. Ben and Vivien are trying to
rekindle their relationship, Violet develops depression and finds solace in one of Ben's psychiatric patients, Tate Langdon, whom Ben sees in his house due to the family financial troubles.
Moira, a maid, services the house on a regular occasion but also harbours a secret and is connected to the house more than you would imagine. Constance, the Harmon's creepy neighbour, constantly visits the
house offering up tidbits of advice to the family, though there is more to her than meets the eye. To make matters worse, Larry, a disfigured man, continues to stalk Ben and warns him of the dangers of that house,
and what it does to people.
- Dylan McDermott plays Doctor Ben Harmon - a psychiatrist married to Vivien Harmon and father of Violet Harmon.
- Connie Britton plays Vivien Harmon - A cellist who had a stillbirth which subsequently made her withdraw from her husband.
- Taissa Farmigia plays Violet Harmon - The only child in the Harmon family and a social outcast. She self-harms regularly.
- Jessica Lange plays Constance - Next door neighbour and former resident of the house the Harmons move into, she moved to Los Angeles to become a star while young, but that never took off.
- Evan Peters plays Tate Langdon - A troubled youth who Ben treats as a patient, he takes a liking to Violet and has a storied past.
- Denis O'Hare plays Larry Harvey - A former owner of the house the Harmons have bought, and incredibly disfigured. Imprisoned for killing his family, he claims he was let out as he has a terminal illness.
- Frances Conroy plays Moira - A maid who has serviced the house for all the families who inhabit it, she has a few tricks up her sleeves and is incredibly protective of the families she works for.
GUEST STARS
- Kate Mara plays Hayden McClaine - A student of Ben's and former lover.
- Lily Rabe plays Nora Montgomery - Wife to Charles Montgomery, she and her husband built the house in 1922.
- Matt Ross plays Charles Montgomery - Surgeon to the stars in the 1920s, he was a very successful doctor until his addiction to Ether led to his reputation diminished. He has since turned to other fields of study.
- Jamie Brewer plays Adelaide Langdon - Constance's daughter who has down syndrome, she has a way of sneaking into the Harmon's house.
- Christine Estabrook plays Marcy - The Harmon's real estate agent
- Zachary Quinto plays Chad Warwick - One of the house's previous co-owners with his partner, Teddy, Chad is a control freak and this drives away his boyfriend.
- Denis O'Hare plays Larry Harvey - A former owner of the house the Harmons have bought, and incredibly disfigured. Imprisoned for killing his family, he claims he was let out as he has a terminal illness.
- Mena Suvari plays Elizabeth Short (The Black Dahlia) - A budding young actress who visits the Harmon's house during the 1940s.
EPISODES
- S01 E01 - Pilot
- S01 E02 - Home Invasion
- S01 E03 - Murder House
- S01 E04 - Halloween Pt. 1
- S01 E05 - Halloween Pt. 2
- S01 E06 - Piggy Piggy
- S01 E07 - Open House
- S01 E08 - Rubber Man
- S01 E09 - Spooky Little Girl
- S01 E10 - Smouldering Children
- S01 E11 -
Birth
- S01 E12 -
Afterbirth
