American Horror Story is still scary, still captivating
As returning fall shows begin to make their way into our living rooms and computers, "American Horror Story" stands at the forefront.
Beginning it’s third season on FX, "American Horror Story" utilizes a unique style of story telling, making each season a stand-alone story. This season again demonstrates the dark, mysteriously spooky content that makes it the quintessential fall-time show.
Season three, formally known as “AHS: Coven,” is set in New Orleans and follows a secret coven of young witches as they explore the realms of the supernatural.
Emmy winner Jessica Lange returns to lead the cast as the all-powerful, troublesome witch Fiona Goode. Also returning is Evan Peters, this season as a college football jock. Both Lange and Peters remain the heart of the show, each having appeared in every episode thus far.
This season also welcomes newcomers Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious") and Emma Roberts ("We’re the Millers").
Rounding out this year's cast is the well-known Kathy Bates. Bates portrays the centuries old, cursed and vengeful New Orleans socialite, Madame Delphine Lalaurie.
The third installment looks to be a more focused story; especially considering the multiple character plots in season two. The writing remains mysterious, dark and captivating without being too complex to follow.
"American Horror Story" embraces and even takes advantage of the spookiness that seems to naturally come with this time of year. The dark skies and chilly nights pair perfectly with the eerie and spine-chilling content the show continually offers.
Acting as an unofficial greeter for the autumn months, this FX show ushers in the ghost, ghouls and promise of mischief that is so commonly associated with fall.
"AHS: Coven," much like the previous seasons, has the trademark bizarreness and downright freaky themes and stories that creator Ryan Murphy has come to deliver so well.
It is well produced, well-written and will give you the “heebie-jeebies.” Whether you want to jump in for this season or start from the beginning, this show will accommodate your need for fright and make you want to sleep with the light on.
Episodes air at 10 p.m. Wednesdays on FX.
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
