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Category: American Horror Story

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap: Tupperware Party Massacre

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 9 – “Tupperware Party Massacre.” I remember watching the first season of American Horror Story and being genuinely scared. In fact, I marathoned the first several episodes when my roommate was out of town and considered it a grave mistake... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
December 10, 2014 at 10:07 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap: Blood Bath

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 8 – “Blood Bath.” “Although, for me, death would be preferable to Tampa.” — Elsa Freak Show finally got a huge dose of what it’s been sorely missing: substantial amounts of Frances Conroy. Of course, substantial amounts of Frances Conroy... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
December 3, 2014 at 10:11 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap: Test of Strength

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 7 – “Test of Strength.” “I wanna keep my balls.” — Jimmy Its becoming increasingly clear that what felt like focus earlier this season is quickly devolving into a lack of purpose. There is nothing driving the plot forward, instead... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
November 19, 2014 at 10:12 pm •

American Horror Story Freak Show Recap: Bullseye

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 6 – “Bullseye.” “Speaking of cheap perfume.” — Elsa So… this episode happened. Why does American Horror Story do this? It had a brilliant concept, a freak show; a decent subtext, who are the real monsters; and laser focus like... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
November 12, 2014 at 10:16 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap: Pink Cupcakes

Spoiler Alert: Do not watch if you if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 5 – “Pink Cupcakes.” “It becomes a rite of passage to have a psychotic in the family. Jack the Ripper was a Windsor for God’s sake.” — Gloria With the death of Twisty the stab happy clown Freak... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
November 5, 2014 at 10:19 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap: Edward Mordrake Part 2

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 4 – “Edward Mordrake Part 2.” “I’m a lady… and then some!” — Desiree When a show relies on its ability to shock and scare its audience week after week, its Halloween episode has a pretty high standard to meet.... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
October 29, 2014 at 10:17 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap: Edward Mordrake Pt 1

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 3 – “Edward Mordrake, Pt 1.” “I swear, Dragnet is going to be the downfall of American culture.” I know its only three episodes in and AHS’ track record doesn’t exactly lend itself to hopefulness, but it certainly feels like... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
October 22, 2014 at 11:13 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Review: Massacres and Matinees

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show Ep. 2 – “Massacres and Matinees.” “It doesn’t matter if they’re good. They’ve got two heads.” — Elsa Things are heating up in Jupiter. The freak show acquired two new acts, a strong man and an hermaphrodite; the killer clown found... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
October 15, 2014 at 11:15 pm •

American Horror Story: Freak Show Recap - Monsters Among Us

Spolier Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Freak Show, Ep. 1 – “Monsters Among Us.” “Oh, darling, it’s on the house. Stars never pay.” — Elsa Mars Last season American Horror Story faltered and faltered hard, and while I considered throwing in the towel on this show all together, the... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
October 8, 2014 at 10:38 pm •

AHS: Coven Finale Review - The Seven Wonders

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you haven’t seen American Horror Story: Coven Ep. 13 – “The Seven Wonders.” “I was Liesl.” – Madison, on her own personal hell. In the first season, when everyone died in the end, it was shocking. In the second season, when everyone died in the end, it was fitting.... Read more »

By Devin Mainville,
January 29, 2014 at 10:41 pm •

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