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1984 – American Horror Story

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2019

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170 Reviews

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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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Critics Consensus

A near-perfect blend of slasher tropes and American Horror Story's trademark twists, 1984 is a bloody good time.

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Michael Cuby

them.

Like any season of AHS (save for maybe Asylum), 1984 can be hit or miss depending on which episode...but there are plenty of fun moments to be found throughout.

Sep 28, 2022

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Zofia Wijaszka

The Film Nerdette

The season provides much fun, especially for the fans that seek nostalgia in cinema and television. That is precisely the essence of AHS: 1984the fantastic narrative that is a return to the slasher culture and the subgenres birth.

Rated: B

Feb 18, 2022

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Emily Tannenbaum

Cosmopolitan

That's not to say AHS: 1984 isn't a good show, but there's definitely a level of camp this season is trying to achieve that doesn't lend itself to heart-stopping terror.

Dec 14, 2019

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Nathan Smith

Daily Grindhouse

An annoyingly truncated season.

Dec 14, 2019

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Mae Abdulbaki

Inverse

American Horror Story: 1984 still managed to throw a few surprises in.

Dec 13, 2019

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Tom Chapman

Digital Spy

Murphy clearly put a lot of thought into the aliens.

Nov 14, 2019

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Holly

I miss Evan and Jessica.. the new cast are good and this was pretty good.. it can’t hold up to the first 3

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Jinnifer F

I love how 1984 is inspired by slasher films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Arwen A

Made me nostalgic as all get out! I wanted to live in the 80s again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/05/24

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Miskin L

I really hated this season the first 5 episodes were very good but then it started being horrible

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Audience Member

Very frustrating at points, but that fits the “80s horror movie” vibe

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/16/24

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Ari V

The best AHS season since Roanoke. Actually felt like AHS. It's funny, somewhat scary and okay pacing. The cast is good and the aesthetic works perfectly.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Episode 1

Aired Sep 18, 2019

Camp Redwood

A group of young friends set out for a summer of fun when they hit the road to Camp Redwood to work as counselors.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 25, 2019

Mr. Jingles

Darkness descends upon the camp; although it's lights out, evil has no curfew.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 2, 2019

Slashdance

Imitation is the best form of tragedy; coming clean can be pretty messy.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 9, 2019

True Killers

Mr. Jingles closes in on the one who got away as the counselors rally to escape Camp Redwood.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 16, 2019

Red Dawn

As twilight broaches, the survivors brace for a final brawl.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 23, 2019

Episode 100

With the horrors of the night behind them, the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.

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Episode 7

Aired Oct 30, 2019

The Lady in White

A hidden chapter of Camp Redwood is revealed; the survivors help a stranded hitchhiker.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 6, 2019

Rest in Pieces

A deadly trio emerges, hell-bent on unleashing a new era at Camp Redwood; former counselors desperately try to keep history from repeating itself.

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Episode 9

Aired Nov 13, 2019

Final Girl

Camp Redwood draws in a lost soul looking for closure.

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