10 unforgettable American Horror Story characters
By Tina Wargo
American Horror Story: Asylum, episode: “Spilt Milk;” screengrab via FX.
We look back at some of the best and most unforgettable characters in American Horror Story history as we prepare for season 6’s mysterious September 14th return.
In its five years on air, we’ve seen some pretty crazy stuff on AHS. From haunted houses to nightmarish nuns to willful witches to frightening freaks to a hellish hotel, it seems there’s not much that could shock fans anymore. But with season 6 on the horizon and still no real word on the theme, we might be in for the surprise of the series.
And while the spooky subject of each season may be what draws us in, the incredible cast of characters is undoubtedly what keeps us coming back. An anthology series like this can be tricky to pull off, especially when we get attached to certain killer (no pun intended) characters. Each season premiere, we start completely from scratch, unsure who’s good, who’s bad, who’s ugly, and who’s all three. But so far, Ryan Murphy and the amazing stars haven’t let us down.
As we blindly head into the next story and prepare for a brand new batch, let’s take a look back at some of the best, worst, scariest, craziest, and most memorable characters we’ve encountered so far.
(Warning: some spoilers may be ahead. Enter if you dare.)
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