American Horror Story first premiered in 2011 and has covered everything from dangerous asylums to killer covens. But in 2021, creator Ryan Murphy took the franchise to the next level, releasing the anthology series spinoff American Horror Stories. After airing for three seasons, the terrifying tales are set to continue for a fourth, with a star-studded cast to deliver the spine-chilling content in time for Halloween. According to Deadline, the new season will come in time for the streamer’s “Huluween” event, featuring five new episodes of spooky and scary stories. All five episodes will drop on the streaming platfrom on Tuesday, October 15, making them the perfect viewing experience this spooky season.
A new poster for the upcoming new season of American Horror Stories has also been unleashed, and should have fans eager to see what the horror show has in store this time around. You can check out the haunting poster below.
As for the cast, from former Disney stars to legends of television, the cast brings name power more than ever this season. Among those included in the American Horror Stories cast are Jessie star Debby Ryan, former Sopranos star Michael Imperioli, and the legendary Henry Winkler. Rounding out the rest of the cast are Dyllón Burnside, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, and June Squib. In a franchise that is no stranger to implementing famous guest stars, this is still quite a stacked cast.
American Horror Stories Offers Bite-Sized Morsels of Fear
While the original American Horror Story series has an entire season to expand on a story arc and fully flesh out its characters, American Horror Stories is a little different. As an anthology series, each episode spins the tale of a unique horror story with its own cast and unique set of characters. The plot begins and ends in the same episode, giving viewers a bite-sized taste of fear. Despite following a different path than its parent series, American Horror Stories still manages to excite and terrify fans.
The casting of the latest season of American Horror Stories has struck a chord with fans, with many delighted at TheShockNews of familiar faces joining or returning to the franchise. Regarding Ryan’s casting, one viewer, @snapbackitup, took to X to say, “I remember ahs at its peak popularity and hearing this news about debby is so so exciting!!!” Another fan, @shawnlunn2002, shared a similar reaction on the platform regarding Garber appearing this season, writing, “Victor Garber. About time he popped up in a Ryan Murphy show. Why has it taken so long to get him in one?”
The new season of
American Horror Stories
premieres October 15 on
Hulu
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