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Cult – American Horror Story

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"American Horror Story" was created by the co-creators of "Glee," but the shows have little in common besides that. The show revolves around the Harmons, a family of three, who move from Boston to Los Angeles in order to reconcile past anguish. What the Harmons don't know is that the house they've moved into is haunted. But it's not haunted by Casperesque friendly ghosts -- it's haunted by demonic creatures. The creatures have a history of not only spooking the house's residents but also devouring them. After living in this house, family patriarch and psychiatrist, Ben, may need a shrink of his own.
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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.

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Riese Bernard Autostraddle The result is surprisingly apolitical and unsurprisingly tasteless. See, we're still living in this moment. Oct 5, 2021 Full Review Jen Chaney New York Magazine/Vulture American Horror Story: Cult ultimately feels like a missed opportunity. Nov 15, 2017 Full Review Candice Frederick Heard Tell Now in its seventh season, Cult, the series has pivoted back to what made it stand out in the first place: an increasingly discomforting storyline that holds a mirror to society. Sep 22, 2017 Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof The first episode shows that the show has the ability to be fascinating, but it is in a very intermittently way. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 12, 2019 Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof 'American Horror Story: Cult' began shocking, as usually happens in all seasons, and has ended up losing all the strength on the road, becoming almost exhausted and without resources in its end. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 6, 2019 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex To say that Murphy's series handles this was subtlety would be a lie. Instead, it directly confronts the phobias that we feel as individuals and as a country. Rated: 3/4 Oct 10, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Holly I really liked this one! Evan peters was brilliant as always Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/28/25 Full Review Jinnifer F This season could've done better too. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Arwen A Nasty characters are the forté of Evan Peters. He nails them. Unafraid to give the audience some horrid lurking fear. He stands out in memory with this one. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review michael p Taken from the pages of the 2016 elections its based on a charismatic leader hellbent on taking over the world. It delves into the past with dangerous religious leaders. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/24 Full Review Joe M I really enjoyed this show, but after this mess I probably will no longer watch this. This had the potential to be so much better. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/15/24 Full Review SM C Meh. It was ok but definitely leans in a certain direction that's played out and old. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ryan Murphy

Creator

Brad Falchuk

Creator

Sarah Paulson

Ally Mayfair-Richards

Alison Pill

Ivy Mayfair-Richards

Evan Peters

Kai Anderson

Adina Porter

Beverly Hope

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 5, 2017 Election Night After the surprising results of the 2016 presidential election, a fearful woman's phobias begin to resurface. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 12, 2017 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Ally's paranoia intensifies with the arrival of new neighbors and trouble at the restaurant; Oz finds a way to handle his fears with Winter's help. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 19, 2017 Neighbors From Hell The community turns on Ally in the wake of an employee's death; Beverly reports on a serial killer in the area; Ally and Ivy become the target of a series of disturbing events. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 26, 2017 11/9 Harrison trains a new client at his gym; Beverly contends with competition in the workplace; Ivy has a violent confrontation at a rally. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 3, 2017 Holes Beverly's journalistic integrity is called into question; Kai plans to broadcast a gruesome murder committed by the cult; Ally's phobias reach a new low. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 10, 2017 Mid-Western Assassin An unexpected source reveals the truth behind the cult to Ally; Kai's run for City Council is challenged by a new candidate. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 17, 2017 Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag Kai's presence in national headlines attracts a new underground following; the women in the cult find themselves pushed aside before finding inspiration in the stories of an enigmatic stranger. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 24, 2017 Winter of Our Discontent Ally is released from the psych ward; Vincent conspires against Kai; Samuels and Winter's loyalty is put to the test. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 31, 2017 Drink the Kool-Aid Kai turns to historical cult leaders for direction; the women must choose on what side of history they will stand. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 7, 2017 Charles (Manson) in Charge Kai's political movement is challenged; the cult learns from the master; Ally uncovers a secret operative in the group. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 14, 2017 Great Again Kai sets his master plan into motion; Ally reveals the truth to Kai. Details

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Season Info

Director
Bradley Buecker, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Maggie Kiley, Liza Johnson, Rachel Goldberg, Barbara Brown, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Chambers Lynch
Creator
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Screenwriter
Tim Minear, Crystal Liu, Joshua Green, James Wong, John J. Gray, Adam Penn, Todd Kubrak
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 5, 2017