Title: American Horror Story
Release Date: October 5th, 2011
Creators: Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
Starring: Evan Peters, Connie Britton
Genre: Horror, Drama
So, yes, yes, I know it's not a film, but no lie, this show is insanely good. Like actually horror/thriller good. I thought it might be one of those "horror" shows where they throw in a vampire and call it a day, but no, this show is goooood.
Now you're all like "Cool story bro, so why is it good?". And I will tell you. First off, the horror started right off the bat. Within the first 9 minutes, there were murders. Not hidden, shadow on the shower curtain type murders, but legitimate, gory murders. If that doesn't make you wanna go watch it already, then you are probably a normal, completely sane person. But alas, there is more. The place setting is beautiful. I have a huge respect for older houses (especially cause I live in one from 1911) and this house is great. Yes, I do know they usually make sets and scenery, but even so, this may-be-a-replica house is brilliant. The casting. I would just say that because anyone who watches the show would know what I'm talking about but seriously, the casting is great. They have enough "famous" actors to make it interesting, but enough new players to make it honest. It's also got a Rosemary's Baby meets Amityville Horror meets every great ghost story you've ever heard type feel. And lastly, for all you folks that love a little romance, there's enough marriage-drama, teenage heartbreak, and risque scenes to go around.
Obviously, I'm giving this show a glowing review because I watch it and love it, but as a huge horror fan, I walked into this show a skeptic and I am walking out a believer, both in television horror and in FX's choices on all its shows (it's always sunny, archer, wilfred, louis, etc). Oh, and their movie line-up ain't to shabby either (SO MANY MARVEL MOVIES, etc).
I give this show a 9 out of 10 stars.
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