American Horror Story (TV series)

[MikePizzoff]

Yeah, I'd say this show is seriously has the most adult situations I've ever witnessed in a show. It's ridiculous and at times I almost feel like I'm watching late night Cinemax. I think a lot of people that don't like the show go into it wishing for more, like Miles said, Poltergeist and Amityville Horror. It's more about the characters of the ghosts, themselves, than haunting going on, I suppose. At times some characters seem like they'd fit in on Twin Peaks or something. The burnt man is easily my favorite character. Him handling that "situation" for Hayden was pretty awesome, the way they played it out.

[shootemindehead]

Yeh, I think the childish titillation is bloody silly at times and it gets really tiresome. But, it's a problem with a lot of these new "gritty" dramas that are showing up on US TV. It's very formulaic and 'American Horror Story' is falling head first into this problem. Drama Shock Tits Drama F*cking Tits More tits Drama Cliffhamger... ...Tits

[Mike70]

Yeh, I think the childish titillation is bloody silly at times and it gets really tiresome. But, it's a problem with a lot of these new "gritty" dramas that are showing up on US TV. It's very formulaic and 'American Horror Story' is falling head first into this problem. Drama Shock Tits Drama F*cking Tits More tits Drama Cliffhamger... ...Tits you forgot to throw in "gratitous tight asses in jeans/shorts/bikini bottoms" that fills out the list.

[Mr.G]

Come on, I like the TV show. It's not really scary but I like getting the backstory for the ghosts and how each episode starts with a flashback that adds to the series.

[shootemindehead]

you forgot to throw in "gratitous tight asses in jeans/shorts/bikini bottoms" that fills out the list. Cheers Mike, I know I was leaving something out.

[Mike70]

Cheers Mike, I know I was leaving something out. dammit. i just realized i spelled "gratuitous" incorrectly. i HATE when i don't catch that kind of stuff.

[SymphonicX]

i'd go as far to say that Taissa Farmiga's character Violet (the daughter) is one of the best female characters in any horror based movie or TV show, pretty much ever. She's brilliant - in the first episode her character was just so ballsy, such a refreshing thing to see a female character straight away confront her bullies and start a fight with them. Literally taking no bullshit. So many cliched little girl characters who let the world shit all over them to advance the narrative around their journey to strength - AHS hasn't gone down that route, instead providing us with a character who is just straight up awesome and doesn't take any shit. Pretty rare when you think about it.

[MikePizzoff]

Yeah, Violet is pretty awesome. I hope she wises up and fucks over Tate somehow. I had a feeling that huge reveal last week was going to be what it was. My girlfriend was blown away, though. Also, is anyone else bummed that the burnt man is gone now? He was probably my favorite character. And like Mr.G said - I don't think this show is scary at all, but I love the plot lines that are taking place and some of the scenes of gore are pretty cool.

[shootemindehead]

Yeh, the burnt guy was deadly. Some great makeup on his wife and kids in the last ep.

[Publius]

Yeh, I think the childish titillation is bloody silly at times and it gets really tiresome. But, it's a problem with a lot of these new "gritty" dramas that are showing up on US TV. It's very formulaic and 'American Horror Story' is falling head first into this problem. Drama Shock Tits Drama F*cking Tits More tits Drama Cliffhamger... ...Tits Unless they're airing a different version in Ireland, I think you're confusing "tits" with "male butts." They warn that the show contains nudity, but that's all I've noticed so far.

[Neil]

Three episodes in... Enjoying it, but can't see how it's going to last with the characters all nose diving deeper and deeper into this nightmare existance!

[Mr.G]

Unless they're airing a different version in Ireland, I think you're confusing "tits" with "male butts." They warn that the show contains nudity, but that's all I've noticed so far. LOL, my response as well. How the hell was I missing all the alleged tit shots?

[shootemindehead]

It was more a remark about "HBO" type tv shows in general. Not necessarily 'American Horror Story'. It's the gratuitous sex scenes that pervade most adult US TV shows that I'm finding a bit tiresome to be honest. 'True Blood' being a prime example of this type of titillation. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the odd bit of flesh every now and then, but when it's on screen just for the sake of it, it becomes tedious. Replace "tits" with "screwing" and you'll get the idea.

[tkane18]

For some reason, I like to keep the tits and sex separate from horror.

[Rottedfreak]

A heart warming scene ends the penultimate episode there's some emotional music to close and the stupid fucking wankers ADVERTISE OVER THEM! It isn't the best horror series but I am enjoying it as it reminds me of films like Burnt Offerings and The Shining.