Is American Horror Story scary?

Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Does American Horror Story leave you hopeful?

No. Less hopeful than 96% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is American Horror Story easy watching?

No. Less comforting than 94% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

Is American Horror Story sad?

Somewhat. More sad than 66% of well-known series. This describes how the series comes across across its whole run, measured against other well-known series; it is not a content list.

American Horror Story

Name: American Horror Story
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2011
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Cheyenne Jackson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters

What to suspect when you're expecting.

Created by Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

On FX

2011–13 seasons145 episodes8.1 / 10

A sprawling horror anthology that cycles through grotesque, supernatural scenarios with high visual style and sustained dread, resetting its cast and setting each season.

An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a freak show, a hotel, a farmhouse in Roanoke, a cult, the apocalypse and a summer camp.

Where to watch

StreamPrime Video, Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV
BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home

Questions people ask

Is American Horror Story scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of series.
Is American Horror Story violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Does American Horror Story leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is American Horror Story easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is American Horror Story sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.