American Horror Story: Murder House Season Review

A comparison of the good and the bad of the Murder House storyline. **CONTENT WARNING: Death, rape** Synopsis Ben, Vivien, and Violet Harmon move into a haunted house (“Pilot“) and suffer the consequences (“Home Invasion“, “Murder House“, “Halloween Part 1…

“Afterbirth” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 12

History repeats itself as new owners move into the Murder House. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The opening flashback is Ben and Vivien deciding to move into the Murder House. They come this close to breaking up instead, but Ben…

“Birth” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 11

Vivien has the twins, but everyone wants to claim a baby for themselves. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, child harm, rape** Synopsis In 1984, young Tate explores the house and the basement. He’s attacked by a creature named Thaddeus, but Nora…

“Smoldering Children” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 10

Constance is a suspect in the “Boy Dahlia” murder. Violet uncovers a disturbing truth. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide, rape, disturbing images** Synopsis We’re back in 1994, between Larry’s family’s death and Tate’s massacre* (Larry did not get burned in…

“Spooky Little Girl” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 9

Ben finally gets some clarity on what’s been happening. The Black Dalia murder is recreated. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, rape, disturbing images** Synopsis In 1947, aspiring actress Elizabeth Short (Mena Suvari), wearing a dahlia in her hair, comes to the…

“Rubber Man” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 8

The identity of the man in the rubber suit is finally revealed. Vivien’s family fears for her sanity. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide** Synopsis This opening flashback is only six months ago, as the Harmons move into the house. Nora…

“Open House” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 7

The house has a perspective buyer who plans to tear the whole thing down. A new connection emerges between Constance and the burned man. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide** Synopsis The opening flashback is set slightly after the events with…