American Horror Story (TV Show)

Tituscrow · #1 10-30-2011, 04:27 PM

Coming soon (to the UK) on FX. Any heads up? Worth watching or one to avoid?

MakiSupaStar · #2 10-30-2011, 04:57 PM

I dig it. Have been watching since first episode. Cool theme song too.

Dr. Cheese · #3 10-30-2011, 04:58 PM

I really enjoy it! It is a very adult show that is more creepy with a psychological aspect that makes it hard to tell reality from what is in character's minds. It is a very Los Angeles show and there are references to LA murders like the death of Sal Mineo and the Black Dahlia.

Tituscrow · #4 10-30-2011, 05:00 PM

Will I miss any major plot threads if I don't get any subtle cultural references? The trailers do look very Mulholland Drive-ish...

And who does the soundtrack?

Sonic_Death · #5 10-30-2011, 05:12 PM

The cultural references will in no way affect your understanding of the show.

Speaking of "understanding" the show, good luck! Part of the addiction I currently have to the show is uncovering different plot devices, trying to piece the story together and deciphering what is real from what isn't.

I definitely recommend it. I believe a guy who used to do keyboard/programming for Nine Inch Nails did the theme, so you'll recognize that. On their website they post what songs they use in their episodes as well.

bassbrad · #6 10-30-2011, 05:14 PM

You shouldn't miss anything major as the plot seems pretty broad. I was not really taken with the show until the 3rd episode and now it's getting some traction.

cjmodulus · #7 10-30-2011, 05:26 PM

I really like this show. The action can be slow at times, and at several points during the first episode you'll be like '*** just happened?' (in other words, it's kind of a mind **** at times).
Overall I really enjoy it. Just expect to be occasionally confused.

HaRd · #8 10-30-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

I dig it. Have been watching since first episode. Cool theme song too.

I agree with the theme song. I'm not going to lie from how "hard" FX was pushing the advertisements and promotions of this show I thought it was going to flop hard. I saw no redeeming qualities of the trailers and ads- yet I still gave it a chance and have been pleasantly surprised.

Sonic_Death · #9 10-30-2011, 06:22 PM

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I'm not going to lie from how "hard" FX was pushing the advertisements and promotions of this show I thought it was going to flop hard. I saw no redeeming qualities of the trailers and ads- yet I still gave it a chance and have been pleasantly surprised.

I am appalled at how badly FX advertises new shows. They've cancelled numerous shows after the first season for lack of ratings, but how can you blame viewers when they have no idea what a show is about based off of the ads.

There's been a couple shows I started to get into on FX (see Terriers/Lights Out/The Riches), but due to lack of ratings FX had to pull the plug. I wonder who is to blame, because I know a decent amount of fans enjoyed those shows.

Luckily I have heard that American Horror Story is only meant to be one season, so it may avoid any intervention regardless of how it performs.

jabsys · #10 10-30-2011, 06:34 PM

I've been watching it from the start & it's one of the better shows on at the moment, I don't feel I've really missed anything by not knowing the subtle cultural references.

MakiSupaStar · #11 10-30-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic_Death

I am appalled at how badly FX advertises new shows. They've cancelled numerous shows after the first season for lack of ratings, but how can you blame viewers when they have no idea what a show is about based off of the ads.

There's been a couple shows I started to get into on FX (see Terriers/Lights Out/The Riches), but due to lack of ratings FX had to pull the plug. I wonder who is to blame, because I know a decent amount of fans enjoyed those shows.

Luckily I have heard that American Horror Story is only meant to be one season, so it may avoid any intervention regardless of how it performs.

Yeah I got into Terriers too. I was kind of bummed when the canned it.

HaRd · #12 10-30-2011, 10:45 PM

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Yeah I got into Terriers too. I was kind of bummed when the canned it.

FX IMO has a huge opportunity to be just as competitive as the "premium" brand channels like Starz, HBO, Shotime, etc. What really lets down is the execution and management of their shows though in terms of which ones they cancel and expand. The Shield is still my favorite television series ever.

Everything on the local cable channels has their high points but they usually feel like they are missing elements. The cursing, nudity, and violence definitely add to a lot of the series on FX IMO.

MakiSupaStar · #13 10-31-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HaRd

FX IMO has a huge opportunity to be just as competitive as the "premium" brand channels like Starz, HBO, Shotime, etc. What really lets down is the execution and management of their shows though in terms of which ones they cancel and expand. The Shield is still my favorite television series ever.

Everything on the local cable channels has their high points but they usually feel like they are missing elements. The cursing, nudity, and violence definitely add to a lot of the series on FX IMO.

They could be just as competitive as AMC.

FreeBassJunky · #14 10-31-2011, 03:42 AM

This is my new favorite show. And for the record, Terriers was a great show too!

kasanovakarl · #15 10-31-2011, 10:32 AM

I'm like most of you. It took a few episodes to pull me in because I was at a total loss as to what was going on. I think they left it that way for a reason. Now that I have some semblance of what's going on, I love it.

I do agree that FX needs to do a better job of promoting their original shows. I liked Terriers as well, but I’m sure that people would watch it if they had any idea of what it was about. American Horror Story is the same way, watching the previews you have no idea what it is about. Though if you watched Nip/Tuck, you had an idea that it would be twisted.

hippiesandwich · #16 10-31-2011, 12:06 PM

I think my favorite line of the show so far was when Jessica Lange told the maid "don't make me kill you again".

J. Crawford · #17 10-31-2011, 01:24 PM

The Walking Dead and American Horror Story are my two "must watch" shows for anyone asking.

Tituscrow · #18 10-31-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Crawford

The Walking Dead and American Horror Story are my two "must watch" shows for anyone asking.

Feel free to contribute to the Walking Dead Thread

XtheDeadPawn · #19 10-31-2011, 01:31 PM

I'm suprised noones said a bad thing about it yet. Well here it is: I find it average.
I prefer the suspense over all of the characters. Like the little girl who keeps telling everybody their gonna die. That character is a good one but, you have to admit that a character like that is played out all too often in movies. The killer boyfriend getting psychiatric therapy from the dad is athe only reason I keep watching. I'll admit I do like it but, like is far from loving it. I think the only episode I liked so far was the cult episode with the people trying to replicate the murder.

I hated the first episode which usually to me means I don't like it but, the boyfriend guy has grown on me so did the old guy the father always sees at seemingly uncomfortable moments. Like when the dad was pleasuring himself in the kitchen. (Which was gross by the way and I laugh at the SAW beartrap moments).

NKUSigEp · #20 10-31-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Crawford

The Walking Dead and American Horror Story are my two "must watch" shows for anyone asking.

+1

Not only do the actually have a plot, it's a very good plot!