American Horror Story: Asylum
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American Horror Story: Asylum is the second season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The season premiered on October 17, 2012, and concluded on January 23, 2013. It consists of 13 episodes.
Plot
Set in 1964, American Horror Story: Asylum takes place in the fictional Briarcliff Manor, a mental institution located in Massachusetts. The institution is run by the stern and authoritative Sister Jude Martin, portrayed by Jessica Lange. The story follows the lives of the patients, doctors, and nuns who inhabit the asylum, exploring themes of sanity, horror, and the supernatural.
Main Characters
- Sister Jude Martin (Jessica Lange): The strict head nun of Briarcliff Manor who harbors a dark past.
- Lana Winters (Sarah Paulson): An ambitious journalist committed to the asylum against her will.
- Kit Walker (Evan Peters): A man accused of being the notorious serial killer "Bloody Face."
- Sister Mary Eunice McKee (Lily Rabe): A naive nun who becomes possessed by a demonic force.
- Dr. Arthur Arden (James Cromwell): A sadistic doctor conducting inhumane experiments on patients.
- Dr. Oliver Thredson (Zachary Quinto): A psychiatrist with a hidden, sinister agenda.
- Monsignor Timothy Howard (Joseph Fiennes): The ambitious and morally conflicted head of the institution.
Themes
American Horror Story: Asylum delves into various themes, including:
- Mental illness
- Religion
- Possession (supernatural)
- Serial killer
- Medical experimentation
- Alien abduction
Episodes
The season consists of 13 episodes, each contributing to the overarching narrative of the asylum and its inhabitants. For a complete list of episodes, see List of American Horror Story episodes.
Reception
American Horror Story: Asylum received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly those of Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson, as well as its dark and complex storytelling. The season was praised for its ability to blend horror with social commentary.
Related Pages
- American Horror Story
- American Horror Story: Murder House
- American Horror Story: Coven
- List of American Horror Story episodes
- Ryan Murphy (writer)
- Brad Falchuk
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