query: who plays the killer clown in american horror story freak show

pos: John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American character actor and film director. He first gained notice for his role as Norm Gunderson in "Fargo". He is also known for his television work on the ABC sitcom "The Drew Carey Show" as the title character's cross-dressing brother, Steve Carey, as well as on "" and "" as Twisty the Clown. His films include "Face/Off", "Gran Torino", "Shutter Island", "Ted 2", "The Invitation", and "Zodiac". Most recently, he portrayed McDonald's co-founder Maurice McDonald in "The Founder". He made his directorial debut with the 2017 film "Lucky".

pos: American Horror Story: Freak Show jealousy and cruelty towards everyone in the troupe leads her to make selfish decisions to achieve her personal desires. In the middle of all the chaos is the mysterious killer clown known as Twisty (John Carroll Lynch), who murders and kidnaps the townspeople. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> In November 2013, FX announced that the show had been renewed for a fourth season. Series co-creator Ryan Murphy hinted that clues about the fourth season would be hidden in the final episodes of the third season. In March 2014, the season was revealed to be set at a carnival, according to co-executive producer/writer Douglas Petrie.

pos: Edward Mordrake (television episode) and particularly John Carroll Lynch's performance. Erik Adams of "The A.V. Club" gave the first part a B- rating, writing: "The love of a good shock often stands in for "American Horror Story" inability to scare: It's much easier to fleetingly startle than suggest that any of the primary characters are in mortal danger. "Edward Mordrake (Part 1)" reinforces that difficulty... "Freak Show" is succeeding at making us care for these people; if only it could make us fear for them as well." He gave the second part a C+ rating, criticising the idea to make Twisty the Clown into

pos: American Horror Story a Hollywood executive, arrives with his young protege Maggie Esmerelda (Emma Roberts), with the intention of murdering the freaks and sending their bodies to a museum for profit. The wealthy and spoiled Dandy Mott (Finn Wittrock), enabled by his doting mother Gloria (Frances Conroy), develops an unhealthy obsession with the freaks, particularly Bette and Dot. Perhaps the most dangerous of them all is a mysterious, deformed killer clown, only known as Twisty (John Carroll Lynch), who wreaks havoc among the town and appears to be targeting freaks and townspeople alike. Set in the year 2015, the season follows the strange

pos: American Horror Story: Cult Bates will not appear in "Cult", after four seasons of regular appearances. Murphy also revealed via his Instagram account that "" character Twisty the Clown would return in the seventh season, indicating that John Carroll Lynch would reprise his role. In February 2017, it was announced the season would begin principal photography in June 2017. By the next month, filming was moved to May 2017. On May 24, 2017, writer and producer John J. Gray confirmed the show started filming. On October 7, 2017, it was confirmed that the sixth episode of the season would be edited as a direct

pos: American Horror Story: Freak Show roster, although Murphy later indicated Brewer may not appear during the season. She was later confirmed to portray the ventriloquist dummy Marjorie after appearing in a promo for the final episodes. Additionally, Michael Chiklis was announced to play the father of Peters' character and ex-husband of Bates' character, the strongman Dell Toledo. Finn Wittrock was the last lead actor joining the cast. He portrayed the psychopathic Dandy Mott. In July 2014, "TVLine" reported that Wes Bentley would appear in the season' two-part Halloween episode as Edward Mordrake. At the Comic-Con 2014, it was announced that John Carroll Lynch would portray

pos: Massacres and Matinees Massacres and Matinees "Massacres and Matinees" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 15, 2014 on the cable network FX. In this episode, a curfew is placed on Jupiter, as the police investigate the freak show when they suspect that a police was murdered on the premises. It was written by Tim Minear and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. In a toy store, a clerk (David Simpson) spots a windup toy tracking blood from the next room, while Twisty (John Carroll Lynch) lurks against a wall unseen. The clerk follows

neg: American Horror Story had been struck to feature an "American Horror Story" exhibit at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando for their "Halloween Horror Nights". The maze will feature sets and themes from "Murder House", "Freak Show", and "Hotel". Universal said of the experience, "Twisted scenes from "Murder House" will unleash the evil spirits that possess the Harmon estate, spiraling guests through decades of the tortured dead who previously resided there. In "Freak Show", guests will join a troupe of biological misfits in a sinister sideshow where they'll be stalked by the murderous and deformed Twisty the Clown. Finally, guests will succumb to

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show finale "Curtain Call". American Horror Story: Freak Show American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story". It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015. The season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. Returning cast members from the of the series include: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange, Grace Gummer, Gabourey Sidibe, Danny Huston, Jamie

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show American Horror Story: Freak Show American Horror Story: Freak Show is the fourth season of the FX horror anthology television series "American Horror Story". It premiered on October 8, 2014 and concluded on January 21, 2015. The season is mainly set in 1952 Jupiter, Florida, telling the story of one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States, and their struggle for survival. Returning cast members from the of the series include: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange, Grace Gummer, Gabourey Sidibe, Danny Huston, Jamie Brewer, and Mare

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show one of the central antagonist during the season, Twisty the Clown. In August 2014, Patti LaBelle joined the cast for a four-episode story arc as the mother of Sidibe's character, named Dora, the Motts' housekeeper. Also in August 2014, it was revealed that Matt Bomer would be guest-starring in one episode as Andy, Dell's secret lover. Murphy took to his Twitter account to announce that the world's smallest woman Jyoti Amge has joined the cast as Ma Petite. Murphy had written a role specifically for "" alum Leslie Jordan, but he was unable to appear on the show due to

neg: American Horror Story: Cult return of Emma Roberts, who appeared in "Coven" and "Freak Show", while "Roanoke" actors Chaz Bono and James Morosini also confirmed their returns. In the seventh episode, "Murder House", "Coven" and "Freak Show" actress alum Jamie Brewer returned to the show. On June 26, 2017, it was confirmed that Lady Gaga would not return for the seventh season due to other projects. Despite rumors, "Entertainment Weekly" reported on July 7, 2017, that Vera Farmiga, sister of "American Horror Story" alum Taissa Farmiga, would not appear in the season. Later that month, it was confirmed by "The Hollywood Reporter" that Kathy

neg: Evil clown In 2014, Clowns of America International responded to the depiction of Twisty on "American Horror Story", and evil clowns in media generally. President Glenn Kohlberger said, "Hollywood makes money sensationalizing the norm. They can take any situation no matter how good or pure and turn it into a nightmare. ... We do not support in any way, shape or form any medium that sensationalizes or adds to coulrophobia or 'clown fear.'" The contemporary "evil clown" archetype developed in the 1980s, notably popularized by Stephen King's "It", and perhaps influenced by John Wayne Gacy, a serial killer dubbed the "Killer Clown"

neg: American Horror Story the swamps named Misty Day (Lily Rabe), Fiona returns to the school to ensure the safety of the other young witches, but also to fulfill her own hidden agenda. Events reveal a long-held rivalry between the witches of Salem and the voodoo practitioners of New Orleans, as well as a historic grudge between Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) and socialite serial killer Delphine LaLaurie (Kathy Bates), who tortured and murdered her slaves in the 1830s. Set in the year 1952, the season follows a struggling freak show led by Elsa Mars (Jessica Lange) in the quiet town of Jupiter,

neg: Show Stoppers (American Horror Story) Show Stoppers (American Horror Story) "Show Stoppers" is the twelfth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 14, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by Jessica Sharzer and directed by Loni Peristere. The Freaks hold a feast to welcome Chester (Neil Patrick Harris) as the new owner of the freak show, but after Elsa (Jessica Lange) asks him to leave her and the troupe alone, she reveals their true intentions. Maggie (Emma Roberts) reveals to Stanley (Denis O'Hare) that she told them everything he had done, outing him as

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show PaleyFest event, Ryan Murphy announced that the season's filming would take place again in New Orleans, Louisiana, although the show's setting is in Jupiter, Florida. The premiere episode was directed by co-creator Murphy, his first effort since the pilot. Principal photography for the season began on July 15, 2014. Production on the season concluded on December 19, 2014. A video released in July 2014, entitled "Fallen Angel", was reported by many news sources to be an official "Freak Show" trailer. The video – which featured the "American Horror Story" title card – was later taken down after FX confirmed it

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show was fan-made. Before the debut of the fan-made video, FX had not released any official trailers concerning the upcoming season. The first official teaser was released on August 20, 2014, entitled "Admit One". As with previous seasons, FX released a series of teaser trailers on the show's YouTube page. FX also used the marketing hashtag #WirSindAlleFreaks in the German language, and its English translation #WeAreAllFreaks. "American Horror Story: Freak Show" received a Metacritic score of 69 out of 100 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 79% approval rating with an

neg: Curtain Call (American Horror Story) the previous episode. Curtain Call (American Horror Story) "Curtain Call" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 21, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by John J. Gray and directed by Bradley Buecker. <onlyinclude>After purchasing the freak show from Elsa (Jessica Lange), Dandy (Finn Wittrock) blames the freaks for the lack of tickets sold. Having enough of their new owner, the remaining freaks push Dandy to the ground and announce that they all quit the show. Elsa arrives in Hollywood and immediately sets

neg: Curtain Call (American Horror Story) Curtain Call (American Horror Story) "Curtain Call" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 21, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by John J. Gray and directed by Bradley Buecker. <onlyinclude>After purchasing the freak show from Elsa (Jessica Lange), Dandy (Finn Wittrock) blames the freaks for the lack of tickets sold. Having enough of their new owner, the remaining freaks push Dandy to the ground and announce that they all quit the show. Elsa arrives in Hollywood and immediately sets out to fulfill

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show previous installment, "". The season garnered a total of twenty Emmy Award nominations, the most for any season of "American Horror Story" to date, including nominations for Outstanding Limited Series, and six acting nominations for Lange, O'Hare, Wittrock, Paulson, Bassett, and Bates. In addition, Paulson won for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or Limited Series at the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards. In Jupiter, Florida in 1952, German expatriate Elsa Mars (Jessica Lange), is the ambitious owner of one of the last struggling freak shows in the United States, entitled "Fräulein Elsa's Cabinet of Curiosities," and is seeking her

neg: Monsters Among Us Monsters Among Us "Monsters Among Us" is the premiere episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 8, 2014 on the cable network FX. It was co-written by creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and directed by Murphy. The episode introduces Elsa Mars (Jessica Lange) who runs one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States in the hamlet of Jupiter, Florida, and her recruitment of conjoined twins Bette and Dot Tattler (Sarah Paulson). It also introduces the rest of her traveling performers and the murderous clown known as Twisty (John

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show scheduling conflicts. In September 2014, it was reported that "" alum Naomi Grossman would return to portray Pepper, which marks the first time a character appears in multiple seasons of the series. Lily Rabe also reprised her "Asylum" character Sister Mary Eunice McKee in the tenth episode, "Orphans". Mare Winningham made an appearance in the same episode, as Pepper's sister Rita. Neil Patrick Harris guest starred in two episodes as Chester, who takes over the freak show when Elsa leaves for Hollywood. Harris' husband, David Burtka, appeared in the season finale as Elsa's husband. At Paley Center for Media's 2014

neg: Fear of Clowns 2 Fear of Clowns 2 Fear of Clowns 2 is a 2007 American horror film written and directed by Kevin Kangas. It's a sequel to "Fear of Clowns" and takes place two years after the events of the original and continues the story of a young woman (Jacky Reres) getting stalked by a clown killer (Mark Lassise). The film begins two years after the events of the first film, with Detective Peters at the Doctor's office, who reveals to Peters that he has Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD), and there is no treatment; it's fatal. Two months later, it is revealed that after

neg: Clown (film) they are." Joel Harley of HorrorTalk rated it 2/5 stars and wrote, "What could have been one of the few great killer clown movies winds up as yet another disappointment, being too uneven in tone and pace to be considered a success." Clown (film) Clown is a 2014 American supernatural horror film directed by Jon Watts, produced by Mac Cappuccino, Eli Roth and Cody Ryder, and written by Christopher D. Ford and Jon Watts. The film stars Laura Allen, Andy Powers, and Peter Stormare. The visual effects for the clown monster were done by Alterian, Inc. and Tony Gardner. Principal

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show It was also revealed that Lange will be playing a role similar to Marlene Dietrich. Murphy revealed that the season will take place in 1950, adding: "If you look historically what happened in the year 1950, there's some more clues in that year. It's a period piece. We try and do the opposite of what we've done before. Jessica Lange has already started practicing her German accent so I'm very excited!" Murphy indicated that this season draws inspiration from Tod Browning's "Freaks" and Herk Harvey's "Carnival of Souls". This season features the largest set ever constructed for "American Horror Story",

neg: Jingles the Clown overall weak story. Jingles the Clown Jingles the Clown is a 2009 horror film directed by Tommy Brunswick, and written by Todd Brunswick. It is a reboot of the 2006 film "Mr. Jingles", also created by the Brunswicks. Mr. Jingles, a serial killer and the co-host of a children's television series, abducts the Nelson family, and forces nine-year-old Angela to watch as he films himself murdering his parents, and sister. The police arrive in time to save Angela, and they arrest Jingles, though the sheriff is so disgusted by the clown's actions that he executes Jingles. The seemingly dead Jingles

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show average rating of 7.29/10 based on 32 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Though it may turn off new viewers unaccustomed to its unabashed weirdness, "Freak Show" still brings the thrills, thanks to its reliably stylish presentation and game cast." In its fourth season, the series was nominated for 76 awards, 21 of which were won. Every cover song used in the season was made available for digital download on services such as iTunes and Amazon.com after the episode in which it appeared aired, except the cover of David Bowie's '"Heroes"' performed by Jessica Lange at the climax of the season

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show with Murphy stating: "We had to build an entire city. We built an entire huge compound and then we had to build the interior of all those buildings on set. It's all period. And it's all based on [production designer] Mark Worthington's immaculate research." Ryan Murphy confirmed that Jessica Lange would be returning for a fourth season, although said to be in a reduced capacity. She portrayed Elsa Mars, the owner of the freak show. In November 2013, Murphy said he approached Kathy Bates and Angela Bassett to return. Bassett later confirmed in an interview with "Access Hollywood" that she

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show Winningham, along with new cast members Michael Chiklis and Finn Wittrock. Ben Woolf also makes his return to the series.This is the first season of the series that is not strictly anthological, with Lily Rabe, Naomi Grossman, and John Cromwell (as a younger Dr. Arthur Arden) reprising their roles from the series's second cycle, "". Like its predecessors, "Freak Show" was met with mostly positive reviews, and consistently strong ratings, with the premiere episode attracting a series high of 6.13 million viewers, making it the most viewed episode of the series. It ultimately became FX's most-watched program ever, surpassing its

neg: George Clarke (filmmaker) ruins of Cairndhu House, a mansion built for Mr Stewart Clark in 1878 located on the coast of County Antrim. The house was later purchased by Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon in 1918. The house is reputedly haunted and it is reported that the cast and crew experienced chilling occurrences while filming. Robert Render, won Best Actor at the Freak Show Horror Film Festival for his leading role in The Last Light. In 2012, Clarke's fourth feature film was a Clown inspired horror/comedy called Splash Area. Director Albert Pyun stated that the film was “Relentlessly fun and surprising tense… Outstanding

neg: American Horror Story Bassett), arrive to join the freak show. To drum up business and save her troupe once and for all, Elsa also recruits conjoined twin sisters Bette and Dot Tattler (Sarah Paulson) to perform for her show. In a time when the era of television is beginning to reign high above sideshow acts, these individuals must overcome those who persecute them based on their looks. However, as the season unfolds, it is revealed that multiple dark entities have taken up residence in Jupiter, with all of their eyes being set on the freaks. A conman named Stanley (Denis O'Hare), posing as

neg: Dalton E. Gray Orleans detective David Morse season 3 & 4 on HBO's "Treme" Young Harry Dunn is played by Dalton Gray in the film "Dumb and Dumber To". In 2014 season of "" as Mike. Other articles and interviews. http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/interview-ben-woolf-dalton-gray-talk-american-horror-story-freak-show-at-the-l-homme-de-maison-launch/11313090 Dalton E. Gray Dalton E. Gray (born June 4, 1997) is an American actor best known for his role as Mike in ""<ref name="http://younghollywoodlife.com">http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/04/23/dalton-gray-car-accident-nearly-blinded-american-horror-story/</ref> and Jack Colson for 2 season on HBO's "Treme" In 2012 Dalton made his film debut in the WWE Studios produced thriller film "No One Lives". In 2014, Dalton played a young Harry Dunn, Jeff Daniels' character in

neg: Insane Clown Posse discography Insane Clown Posse discography The discography of Insane Clown Posse, an American hip hop duo from Delray, Detroit composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the wicked clowns Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, consists of fifteen studio albums, fifty three singles, nine extended plays and seventeen compilations. Music videos and collaborations are also included, as are film and television appearances and home video releases. Originally known as Inner City Posse, the group introduced supernatural- and horror-themed lyrics as a means of distinguishing itself stylistically. Insane Clown Posse founded the independent record label

neg: Morbid: A Love Story Morbid: A Love Story Morbid: A Love Story is a 2008 horror film, written, directed, and produced by Edward Payson, starring Liam J. Smith and Anna Palestis. Smith plays the disturbed serial killer, Christian. Palestis plays his love interest, Belle. Dylan Voorhees plays a young Christian. Although claiming to be "pretty gruesome", as there is plenty of blood and graphic violence, the film is different from a run-of-the mill slasher film in that the serial killer is the protagonist. "Morbid: A Love Story" is due to be released in September 2009 with its premiere at the New Beverly Cinema. Christian

neg: Show Stoppers (American Horror Story) for making him commit all those atrocities. Dot and Bette warn Elsa that she needs to leave immediately, as her monsters intend on killing her to avenge Ethel's murder. Desiree and the others raid Elsa's tent, but find that she's already gone. A bloody and distraught Chester walks into a police station and admits to a murder, revealing Marjorie to the confused officers. Elsa meets with Dandy before she leaves town and receives $10,000 in exchange for the freak show. As Dandy revels on his new stage, he discovers a mutilated Stanley, who now resembles Meep. His arms are amputated

neg: 100 Tears 100 Tears 100 Tears is an American independent slasher black comedy horror film directed by Marcus Koch and produced by Joe Davison. It follows the story of a circus clown going on a murderous rampage after being wrongfully accused of rape. The film stars Georgia Chris, Joe Davison (who also produced the film), Jack Amos, and Raine Brown, and was distributed by Anthum Pictures in 2007. The film was generally well received by independent horror film critics and has since garnered a cult following. After being accused of crimes he did not commit, a lonely circus clown known onstage as

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show Grossman), the youngest Meep (Ben Woolf), and the dwarf performers: ex-convict Toulouse (Drew Rin Varick) and Elsa's most significant companion Ma Petite (Jyoti Amge) who is the smallest of the group. During the troupe's first performance with the twins, the only spectators in the audience were wealthy socialite widow Gloria Mott (Frances Conroy) and her spoiled, mentally unstable son Dandy (Finn Wittrock), who displayed an unhealthy fascination for the freaks. Other new members of the troupe include Dell Toledo (Michael Chiklis), a strongman who was Ethel's ex-husband and Jimmy’s biological father; and his three-breasted wife Desiree Dupree (Angela Bassett). Elsa’s

neg: Fear of Clowns 2 of the first film, with steadier performances and creepy imagery. However, they criticized the ending as "dissatisfying", and felt that some scenes were drawn out too much. Fear of Clowns 2 Fear of Clowns 2 is a 2007 American horror film written and directed by Kevin Kangas. It's a sequel to "Fear of Clowns" and takes place two years after the events of the original and continues the story of a young woman (Jacky Reres) getting stalked by a clown killer (Mark Lassise). The film begins two years after the events of the first film, with Detective Peters at the

neg: Curtain Call (American Horror Story) is shown watching the broadcast, along with a pregnant Bette and Dot who are now happily married to Jimmy. Mordrake knows this is Elsa’s way of killing herself, so he banishes her to the Freak Show grounds after stabbing her to death. Walking into the big tent, Elsa is greeted by Ma Petite (Jyoti Amge) and all her other deceased monsters, including Ethel (Kathy Bates) who welcomes her back. She takes the stage along with her family in the afterlife, finally finding fame and true happiness.</onlyinclude> The episode was watched by 3.27 million viewers, a significant increase in viewership from

neg: Sarah Paulson of series of "American Horror Story", titled "", playing the roles of conjoined twin sisters Bette and Dot Tattler, who are members of a circus freak show. She returned for the fifth season, subtitled "", in the role of Hypodermic Sally, the ghost of a drug addict trapped in a Hollywood hotel. She also reprised the character of Billie Dean Howard in the last episode of the season, making a crossover appearance. During this time, Paulson also took on the role of Abby Gerhard in the Todd Haynes-directed romantic drama "Carol" (2015), a period piece in which she played the

neg: American Horror Story: Hotel that Finn Wittrock would return in the new role of Tristan Duffy, a male model who is involved in a love triangle with Gaga and Bomer, and later a fated love of Liz's. Wittrock explained that the character might have similarities to his previous "Freak Show" character, Dandy Mott. In July 2015, Murphy stated that "" alum Emma Roberts would return for a few episodes toward the finale, after completing filming on her Fox series, "Scream Queens". Her character would be associated with James March (Peters). While promoting "Queens" in September 2015, Roberts spoke about her role with less certainty,

neg: American Horror Story joined the fifth season's cast along with series newcomer Cheyenne Jackson during PaleyFest 2015. Chloë Sevigny and Wes Bentley were promoted as main cast members, after they appear as recurring special guests in "Asylum" and "Freak Show" respectively. Murphy later announced the returns of Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Angela Bassett. In June 2015, it was announced Denis O'Hare would also return for the fifth season. In August 2015, Murphy announced the character roles for the cast: Gaga's Elizabeth Johnson also known as "The Countess", a fashionista vampire who owns the Hotel Cortez; Jackson's Will Drake, a desperate

neg: I Am Anne Frank (American Horror Story) performance from Zachary Quinto." Amy Amatangelo of "Paste" called the first part "the strongest [episode] of the season" and stated, "The series stayed away from schlocky clichés in favor of deeper character development and a compelling guest star." However, Amatangelo thought the second part was "incredibly misogynistic", adding, "What separates "American Horror Story" from an episode of "Criminal Minds", really? The show appears to be wallowing in torturing women." IGN's Matt Fowler stated, ""I Am Anne Frank (Part 2)" was a killer episode filled with the right amount of twists and frights, capped off by a perfectly creepy turn by

neg: American Horror Story: Roanoke a positive review, writing, "When you're the type of show prone to kicking off a season with the introduction of a hairless mole man with a killer dildo, it's possible that the most provocative thing you can do to start a chapter is eschewing mole men, dildos and, in fact, killing altogether for a full week. The "American Horror Story" franchise has been and done many things, but it's never offered such a false sense of security, so this subdued start may be the scariest promise of all. It's the most curious I've been about future installments in a long

neg: Freak Out (2004 film) during the Festival of Fantastic Films, in UK. That same year, he won the Best Genre Cross Over award at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival. Freak Out (2004 film) Freak Out is a 2004 parody Z movie. When die-hard horror movie fan Merv Doody (James Heathcote) finds a dangerous escaped mental patient at his doorstep, he has a panic attack but regains his cool when he realizes the potential in the hapless killer. Merv invites best pal Onkey (Dan Palmer) over and the two soon set about executing a makeover on the maniac to create the ultimate slasher

neg: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (American Horror Story) Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (American Horror Story) "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story". It aired on September 12, 2017, on the cable network FX. The episode was written by Tim Minear, and directed by Liza Johnson. Ivy (Alison Pill) inspects the bedroom and finds nothing. Oz (Cooper Dodson) has a night terror involving Twisty the Clown (John Carrol Lynch) and Ally (Sarah Paulson) and Ivy rush to his bedside. Oz takes particular comfort in Ivy, dismaying Ally. Beverly Hope (Adina Porter) reports on Kai's

neg: Matt Bomer Later that year, Ryan Murphy cast his in the episode "Pink Cupcakes", in the of the horror anthology series "American Horror Story" (2011). His participation in "Freak Show" was described by Lauren Piester of E! Online as "one of the show's most shocking moments". Bomer's first release of 2015 was "Magic Mike XXL". A sequel to 2012's "Magic Mike". Starring again with Channing Tatum and Joe Manganiello. This time the film was directed by Gregory Jacobs. "Magic Mike XXL" grossed $122 million worldwide. Reviewing the film for "Rolling Stones", Peter Travers noted that; "the movie is just a rambling, loosey-goosey

neg: 2016 clown sightings perpetuated by pretty much everyone except actual clowns." The of anthology horror series "American Horror Story" seems to have capitalised on this craze, where the main protagonists are members of a cult which terrorise and murder their victims whilst disguised as clowns. 2016 clown sightings The 2016 clown sightings were reports of people disguised as armed evil clowns in incongruous settings, such as near forests and schools. The incidents were reported in the United States, Canada, and subsequently in other countries and territories from August 2016. The sightings were first reported in South Carolina when a 9-year-old boy told his

neg: American Horror Story the season also appears. For the first time, there are actual backgrounds that appear with the actor names instead of an all-black background, some of these images include witches hanging and Santa Muerte. Other elements include a black man with piercing eyes and a disturbing smile as well as voodoo dolls burning. The final shot continues after the figures in black capirotes seize one of their own who is later seen burning at a stake where young, dress-clad witches dance around. "Freak Show"s opening sequence changed things up, the series theme music remains intact albeit with an added carnival-like soundscape.

neg: Orphans (American Horror Story) Instead, he chops off his head and sells it to the Museum of Morbid Curiosities. Stanley visits Jimmy (Evan Peters) in jail. While Jimmy cannot remember what happened due to his drunken state, Stanley assures him he will be fine as long as he has a good lawyer. Stanley promises to get him a good lawyer, but Jimmy says he can't afford one, and Stanley nonchalantly suggests that Jimmy could sell his hands. Back at the freak show, a drunk Maggie (Emma Roberts) is confronted by Desiree (who wants to run off with Angus) to get a reading. Maggie engages

neg: American Gothic (novel) Bloch". American Gothic (novel) American Gothic is a 1974 psychological horror novel by American writer Robert Bloch, a fictionalized portrayal of real life serial killer H. H. Holmes, who is renamed "G. Gordon Gregg" for the story. Inspired by the case of real-life serial killer H. H. Holmes, the story follows maniacal surgeon G. Gordon Gregg, who preys on young beautiful women and, luring them into his labyrinthine castle, kills them, thus orchestrating the perfect series of crimes. However, an ambitious Chicago journalist called Crystal (last name never given) becomes suspicious of Gregg, a feeling made much more complicated by

neg: American Gothic (novel) American Gothic (novel) American Gothic is a 1974 psychological horror novel by American writer Robert Bloch, a fictionalized portrayal of real life serial killer H. H. Holmes, who is renamed "G. Gordon Gregg" for the story. Inspired by the case of real-life serial killer H. H. Holmes, the story follows maniacal surgeon G. Gordon Gregg, who preys on young beautiful women and, luring them into his labyrinthine castle, kills them, thus orchestrating the perfect series of crimes. However, an ambitious Chicago journalist called Crystal (last name never given) becomes suspicious of Gregg, a feeling made much more complicated by her

neg: American Horror Story The sequence is composed of both CGI and stop-motion animation and features strange characters such as a skeleton chimera of a human being and an elephant riding a bicycle, a skeleton of what appears to be a single head but two bodies, a devil-like man, a boy in a wheel chair with deformed legs, a character with severe syndactyly of the hands and feet, a clown who can twist his head around, a woman with a third leg where her genitalia should be, and a demonic cymbal-banging monkey toy. There are also shots of side show attractions like the Human

neg: Tupperware Party Massacre Dot declares her love for Jimmy and says they can live happily together, but Jimmy declines their advances, claiming he's in love with someone else. As he exits the caravan, police cars show up to the freak show. Detective Colquitt arrests Jimmy for the murders of the Tupperware party women and he is taken away in a police car. Tupperware Party Massacre "Tupperware Party Massacre", initially reported with the title "The Fat Lady Sings", is the ninth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on December 10, 2014 on the cable network FX. It

neg: American Horror Story: Roanoke Jackson, and Evan Peters confirmed their involvement with the sixth season. O'Hare stated he would return in some capacity in a May 2016 interview. "Us Weekly" has reported the returns of Bentley, Bates, and Wittrock. In an early August 2016 interview with "Glamour", series veteran Sarah Paulson announced her return for the sixth year. She said of the show, "I just think I have the greatest job on the planet because my TV show ["American Horror Story"] is going into its sixth season and I'm playing an entirely different character, like nothing I've ever played." She plays the featured re-enactor

neg: Circus wider popularity to the circus in the United States. In 1825, Joshuah Purdy Brown was the first circus owner to use a large canvas tent for the circus performance. Circus pioneer Dan Rice was the most famous pre-Civil War circus clown, popularizing such expressions as "The One-Horse Show" and "Hey, Rube!". The American circus was revolutionized by P. T. Barnum and William Cameron Coup, who launched the travelling P. T. Barnum's Museum, Menagerie & Circus, the first freak show. Coup also introduced the first multiple ringed circuses, and was also the first circus entrepreneur to use circus trains to transport

neg: Drive-Thru (film) Drive-Thru (film) Drive-Thru is a 2007 American horror black comedy film, directed by Brendan Cowles and Shane Kuhn, starring Leighton Meester and Nicholas D'Agosto. It is set in Orange County, California and involves an evil clown as a serial killer. The film was released direct-to-video on May 29, 2007. Brandon Meeks (Edward DeRuiter), Tony (Haven Lamoureux) and their girlfriends, Brittany (Jessica Landon) and Tiffany (Nicole Cavazos) arrive at the fast food restaurant "Hella Burger". Upon placing an order at the drive-thru, the group are introduced to the restaurant's mascot, Horny the Clown (voiced by Gordon Clapp) via intercom. The group

neg: Deadtime Stories (TV series) and on CITV in the UK in 2015. It later aired on Disney XD (Canada). Deadtime Stories (TV series) Deadtime Stories is an American anthology horror-fantasy television series written by Annette Cascone and based on the book series of the same title (created by Annette and Gina Cascone) that aired from November 2, 2012 to November 14, 2013 on Nickelodeon. The series stars Jennifer Stone as "The Babysitter" who reads the Deadtime Stories to the children and Piper Reese in the recurring-turned-lead role Nancy Patanski as the neighborhood tough girl who ended up facing off with Giggles the Killer Clown

neg: Deadtime Stories (TV series) Deadtime Stories (TV series) Deadtime Stories is an American anthology horror-fantasy television series written by Annette Cascone and based on the book series of the same title (created by Annette and Gina Cascone) that aired from November 2, 2012 to November 14, 2013 on Nickelodeon. The series stars Jennifer Stone as "The Babysitter" who reads the Deadtime Stories to the children and Piper Reese in the recurring-turned-lead role Nancy Patanski as the neighborhood tough girl who ended up facing off with Giggles the Killer Clown while babysitting in "Who's Giggling Now". "Deadtime Stories" aired on Family Channel in Canada 2014,

neg: American Horror Story: Roanoke the season was possibly subtitled "The Mist", as a Rotten Tomatoes page and "TV Guide" magazine had printed; which was later proven untrue. There is a direct connection to "Freak Show" with an exploration of the Mott family origin. In a late September issue of "Entertainment Weekly", Falchuk and Murphy revealed there would be a major twist coming to the series in "Chapter 6". Murphy said of the matter, "You'll see starting in episode 6, the show has a huge turn and the thing that you think you're watching is not what you're watching, It's a hat on a hat

neg: Massacres and Matinees viewers with a 2.3 18–49 ratings share, down 0.8 from the previous episode. It was the highest rated cable show of the night. Massacres and Matinees "Massacres and Matinees" is the second episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on October 15, 2014 on the cable network FX. In this episode, a curfew is placed on Jupiter, as the police investigate the freak show when they suspect that a police was murdered on the premises. It was written by Tim Minear and directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. In a toy store, a clerk (David Simpson)

neg: Show Stoppers (American Horror Story) stumps, his lower torso is completely missing and his tongue has been removed, in an obvious homage to the fate of Cleopatra at the end of Tod Browning's "Freaks", which Elsa referenced at the feast before the freaks attacked Stanley. Massimo delivers Jimmy his prosthetics, revealing wooden replicas of Jimmy's lobster claws. Jimmy calls them perfect, finally accepting himself for who he is. Show Stoppers (American Horror Story) "Show Stoppers" is the twelfth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on January 14, 2015 on the cable network FX. It was written by Jessica

neg: Ed the Happy Clown Ed the Happy Clown Ed the Happy Clown is a graphic novel by Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown. Its title character is a large-headed, childlike children's clown who undergoes one horrifying affliction after another. The story is a dark, humorous mix of genres and features scatological humour, sex, body horror, extreme graphic violence, and blasphemous religious imagery. Central to the plot are a man who cannot stop defecating; the head of a miniature, other-dimensional Ronald Reagan attached to the head of Ed's penis; and a female vampire who seeks revenge on her adulterous lover who had murdered her to escape his

neg: The Axeman Cometh (American Horror Story) Cometh" received a 2.3 18–49 ratings share, up from the previous episode, and was watched by 4.16 million viewers in its original American broadcast. The Axeman Cometh (American Horror Story) "The Axeman Cometh" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on November 13, 2013, on the cable network FX. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV). This episode focuses on the girls awakening the spirit of a long-dead serial killer, The Axeman (Danny Huston). Danny Huston guest stars as the Axeman. Angela Bassett and Gabourey Sidibe guest star as Marie Laveau and

neg: Supernatural (season 2) made the clown "less satisfying", to Kripke's chagrin, because it limited the clown-related scenes. Another element of folklore favored by Kripke was the story of Robert Johnson, which he focused on in his first screenplay as a writer. He found the legend similar to "Supernatural", noting, "It's a piece of real life American history and folklore, it's an American horror story, it takes place on the dusty back roads of rural America, and it's got great music." However, the lore takes place in the early 20th century, and prevented the inclusion of Sam and Dean. To circumvent this, writer Sera

neg: Ed the Happy Clown Brown's graphic novel in scenes in his film "The Tracey Fragments". Ed the Happy Clown Ed the Happy Clown is a graphic novel by Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown. Its title character is a large-headed, childlike children's clown who undergoes one horrifying affliction after another. The story is a dark, humorous mix of genres and features scatological humour, sex, body horror, extreme graphic violence, and blasphemous religious imagery. Central to the plot are a man who cannot stop defecating; the head of a miniature, other-dimensional Ronald Reagan attached to the head of Ed's penis; and a female vampire who seeks revenge

neg: Monster Clown with the direction the new management wanted. In late 2007 AAA decided to repackage Aliens turning him into "Zombie Clown" and making him a part of Los Psycho Circus along with Psycho Clown and Murder Clown. Unlike previous Clown characters who wore fabric masks Los Psycho Circus wore rubber masks with more horrific, twisted facial expressions, inspired by the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Zombie Clown's mask features rotting yellow teeth, skin blotches and a small blue tophat. The team made their debut on December 14, 2007 during a show in Chilpancingo, Guerrero where they defeated "Real Fuerza Aérea"

neg: Shōjo Tsubaki it was originally only shown in, though it has been allowed to screen in conventional movie theaters and even released on home video outside Japan. A live action film adaptation of the manga was released in Japan in May 2016. The comics and film's version of the story follows the misadventures of a girl called Midori who, after losing her mother, joins a funfair freak show. She is harassed, abused and humiliated by everyone else in the show, until the appearance of a dwarf magician-hypnotist. is a 1992 Japanese independent "ero guro" adult horror film by Hiroshi Harada, based on

neg: The Night Flier The Night Flier "The Night Flier" is a horror short story by American writer Stephen King, first published in the anthology "Prime Evil: New Stories by the Masters of Modern Horror", and then in King's own 1993 "Nightmares & Dreamscapes" collection. The story was made into a 1997 film of the same title. The story centers on Richard Dees, a deeply cynical reporter from a trashy supermarket tabloid called "Inside View". Dees' current subject of investigation is the Night Flier, an apparent serial killer who travels between small airports in a Cessna Skymaster, gruesomely killing people in a way that

neg: The Axeman Cometh (American Horror Story) The Axeman Cometh (American Horror Story) "The Axeman Cometh" is the sixth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on November 13, 2013, on the cable network FX. This episode is rated TV-MA (LSV). This episode focuses on the girls awakening the spirit of a long-dead serial killer, The Axeman (Danny Huston). Danny Huston guest stars as the Axeman. Angela Bassett and Gabourey Sidibe guest star as Marie Laveau and Queenie, respectively. The Axeman of New Orleans (Danny Huston) writes out a letter, which is printed in the news read in Miss Robichaux's Academy.

neg: David Prill Tiptree Jr. Award. David Prills short story "The Last Horror Show" was nominated for an International Horror Guild Award in 2004. David Prill David Prill (born 1959) is an American author. He grew up in Bloomington, Minnesota and graduated in Journalism from the University of Minnesota. David Prill wrote columns for the campus newspaper "Minnesota Daily". His first novel "The Unnatural" was published from St. Martin's Press in 1995. It is a comedy about the embalming business and was winner of the Minnesota Book Awards in the category Fantasy & Science Fiction in 1996. His second novel "Serial Killer Days"

neg: Evil clown series of mock comic books in the pages of the magazine, entitled "Evil Clown", which featured a malevolent titular character named Frenchy the Clown. During that decade, American serial killer and rapist John Wayne Gacy became known as the "Killer Clown" when arrested in 1978, after it was discovered he had performed as Pogo the Clown at children's parties and other events; however, Gacy did not actually commit his crimes while wearing his clown costume. The modern stock character of the evil clown was popularized by Stephen King's novel "It", published in 1986, which introduced the fear of an evil

neg: American Horror Story alum Denis O'Hare also joined the cast in an unknown role, later revealed as Spalding. In November 2013, Ryan Murphy confirmed that Jessica Lange would be returning for a fourth season, although in a reduced capacity. It was later revealed she would be playing Freak Show owner Elsa Mars. Kathy Bates returned in a main role, portraying bearded lady Ethel Darling. On March 29, 2014, Murphy announced that Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Frances Conroy, Emma Roberts, Denis O'Hare, and Angela Bassett would all return for the fourth season. Paulson portrayed conjoined sisters Bette and Dot Tattler; Peters portrayed "Lobster Boy"

neg: Out of the Dark (1989 film) Out of the Dark (1989 film) Out of the Dark is a 1989 American erotic comedy horror film starring Karen Witter. The film is notable for being Divine's last acting credit. "Suite Nothings" is a sleazy L.A. phone-sex hot-line voiced by failed models. Preying on them is Bobo, a psychotic killer who dresses in a clown costume. While the police try to uncover the clown's identity, the agency's models fall to Bobo's murderous rage. "Out of the Dark" was released on VHS and Laserdisc in 1989 by RCA/Columbia Pictures home video. Sony Pictures released the film on a manufactured-on-demand DVD-R

neg: Tupperware Party Massacre Tupperware Party Massacre "Tupperware Party Massacre", initially reported with the title "The Fat Lady Sings", is the ninth episode of the of the anthology television series "American Horror Story", which premiered on December 10, 2014 on the cable network FX. It was written by Brad Falchuk and directed by Loni Peristere. After killing his mother, Dandy (Finn Wittrock) visits Maggie (Emma Roberts) at the freak show to receive a reading. Maggie assures Dandy that there may be some trouble in his future but he will prevail. More confident than ever, Dandy leaves to continue his grisly work, but is stopped

neg: Freak Show (film) film. It was released on January 12, 2018. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 53% based on 36 reviews, and an average rating of 5.5/10. The website's critical consensus reads, ""Freak Show" relies on engaging performances and obviously good intentions to cover for its clichéd story and uneven direction – and for some viewers, it may well be enough." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 54 out of 100, based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Freak Show (film) Freak Show is a 2017 American comedy-drama film

neg: Flying Virus Flying Virus Flying Virus (also known as Killer Buzz) is a 2001 American-Brazilian horror film written and directed by Jeff Hare, which starred Gabrielle Anwar and Rutger Hauer. Anwar plays a journalist who uncovers a government conspiracy to release virus-carrying killer bees. After a series of Amazonian Indian attacks on U.S. owned petroleum installation in Brazil, both governments start a secret 'special program'. In fact colonel Ezekial's men use GM killer bees to eradicate the tribes. During an Indian attack, reporter Ann Bauer is stung, yet survives after a mysterious rescue. Dr. Stephen North realizes the venom has priceless healing

neg: Murder Clown Circus along with Psycho Clown and Monster Clown. Unlike previous Clown characters who wore fabric masks Los Psycho Circus wore rubber masks with more horrific, twisted facial expressions, inspired by the movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Zombie Clown's mask features rotting yellow teeth, skin blotches and a small blue tophat. The team made their debut on December 14, 2007 during a show in Chilpancingo, Guerrero where they defeated "Real Fuerza Aérea" (Aero Star, Super Fly and Pegasso). Los Psycho Circus was physically larger than most of the AAA wrestlers and soon established themselves as a dominant force in the

neg: American Horror Story Todd Van DerWerff remarking: "It lurched drunkenly from idea to idea, never settling on one long enough to build anything of worth." The fourth season, "", received positive reviews. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 79% of 32 critics gave the season a positive review. The site's consensus is: "Though it may turn off new viewers unaccustomed to its unabashed weirdness, "Freak Show" still brings the thrills, thanks to its reliably stylish presentation and game cast." It scored 69 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 19 "generally favorable" reviews. The fifth season, "", received more mixed reviews from critics,

neg: Evil clown in 1978. "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" is a 1988 horror comedy dedicated to the topic. The Joker character in the "Batman" franchise was introduced in 1940 and has developed into one of the most recognizable and iconic fictional characters in popular culture, leading "Wizard" magazine's "100 Greatest Villains of All Time" ranking in 2006. Although Krusty the Clown, a cartoon character introduced 1989 in the animated sitcom "The Simpsons", is a comical, non-scary clown, the character reveals darker aspects in his personality. In "The Simpsons" episode "Lisa's First Word" (1992), children's fear of clowns features in the form of

neg: Shoot the Freak Island in winter 2012, proprietors scrambled to replace the attractions that had been destroyed for the following spring. The old Derby Racer space, in the Bowery area of Coney Island, became the site of Shoot the Clown. The rules, layout and setup of Shoot the Clown are identical to those of Shoot the Freak. The proprietor of Shoot the Clown is Caesar, the operator of a number of other attractions. Shoot the Freak Shoot the Freak was a boardwalk attraction at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, New York that operated from 2000 until its demolition in 2010. The game was located

neg: Freak Out (2004 film) Freak Out (2004 film) Freak Out is a 2004 parody Z movie. When die-hard horror movie fan Merv Doody (James Heathcote) finds a dangerous escaped mental patient at his doorstep, he has a panic attack but regains his cool when he realizes the potential in the hapless killer. Merv invites best pal Onkey (Dan Palmer) over and the two soon set about executing a makeover on the maniac to create the ultimate slasher movie villain. Outfitted with a snazzy orange jumpsuit, an appropriately menacing hockey mask, and armed with a spatula, Merv and Onkey's murderous creation soon sets out on

neg: Castle Freak Castle Freak Castle Freak is a 1995 American horror film directed by Stuart Gordon, loosely based upon the short story "The Outsider" by H. P. Lovecraft. It was released direct-to-video on 14 November 1995. The film contains elements of splatter and slasher films. After inheriting a 12th-century castle which belonged to a famed Duchess, John Reilly and his family, including his wife Susan and their blind teenage daughter Rebecca, travel to Italy to live. Susan blames him for the death of their son in a drunk driving accident which killed his five-year-old son and cost their daughter her eyesight. On

neg: Curse of the Zodiac entire film, which consisted mainly of 3 scenes repeated over and over (killer taunts the cop, killer taunts the girl, killer kills some hippies we have never seen before)". Garrett and Sean Neil Something Awful awarded a near "perfect" score of -49/-50, and described the film as nothing more than "a twisted labyrinth of spinning, out-of-focus cameras and pointless gibberish". Curse of the Zodiac Curse of the Zodiac is a 2007 American horror film from Lionsgate, written and directed by Ulli Lommel, inspired by the true story of the hunt for a notorious serial killer known as "Zodiac" who claimed

neg: Castle Freak but also embracing the world of Lovecraft." Crampton later announced that the film would feature an "Expanded Lovecraft Universe", with some elements from the first film, while introducing many new characters. Castle Freak Castle Freak is a 1995 American horror film directed by Stuart Gordon, loosely based upon the short story "The Outsider" by H. P. Lovecraft. It was released direct-to-video on 14 November 1995. The film contains elements of splatter and slasher films. After inheriting a 12th-century castle which belonged to a famed Duchess, John Reilly and his family, including his wife Susan and their blind teenage daughter Rebecca,

neg: Hideshi Hino's Theater of Horror rotted flesh, the family decides to confront Sayuri. Escaping home, she get captured by a circus owner, and is forced into freak show entertainment. Running away from the circus, she heads to the lonely hills, thinking she has managed to escape... A horror screenwriter, named Umeki, has writer's block. But after going with his pregnant wife, Akiko to a check-up, he gets an idea – a horror story about a woman giving birth to a reptile! Akiko is disgusted with the idea, but Umeki develops the screenplay, which the critics are pleased with. Unfortunately, life imitates art, as Akiko gives

neg: American Horror Story: Hotel won. "Hotel"s premiere episode, "Checking In", was initially watched by 5.81 million viewers. After factoring in delayed viewing, the episode rose to 9.1 million, with 6.13 million in the 18-49 demographic, while combined linear, nonlinear and encore viewing, it drew 12.17 million viewers through October 11. "Variety" stated that "Checking In" could become FX's most-watched telecast, with the 60 full data tabulated. Through its first four episodes, "Hotel" averaged at 3.7 rating in 18-49 adult zone and 6.9 million viewers total, which is up by 7% and 1% from previous installment, "Freak Show", respectively, pacing ahead of the average ratings

neg: Baltimore accent father to Ullman's JoJo. The skit was set in a Baltimore row house. Tucker advised Ullman to "take a Liverpool accent and Americanize it." The episode called, "The Stoops" begins with Tracey washing her marble stoops which are the most common small porches attached to most Baltimore town homes (called row houses in Baltimore): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHOOYntGgxA&t=28s Elizabeth Banks parodied the accent while playing Avery Jessup as the spokesperson for the fictional Overshoppe.com in a flashback scene in the "I Do Do" episode of "30 Rock". Kathy Bates' character on the "Freak Show" season of American Horror Story was inspired by a

neg: American Horror Story: Cult for the seventh season. Later that month, set pictures revealed that Alison Pill was joining the cast of the season, seemingly portraying the partner of Sarah Paulson's character. In July 2017, Murphy revealed via his Twitter account that Lena Dunham was joining the season. She is set to play Valerie Solanas, author of the "SCUM Manifesto" and attempted murder of Andy Warhol, via flashbacks. Murphy also confirmed the returns of Frances Conroy and Mare Winningham. Conroy has appeared in all the seasons except "Hotel", while Winningham has appeared in "Coven", "Freak Show" and "Hotel". In August 2017, Murphy confirmed the

neg: American Horror Story: Roanoke that she would not be returning for the sixth or any other future season of the series; saying, "No, I had four years with that, four seasons, and each year was a marvelous character, everything changed from one year to another which made it very interesting to me. But no, I think sometimes you come to the end of something..." In June 2016, "Coven" alum Leslie Jordan announced his return to the series, stating he had been approached to appear in "Freak Show", but declined. He was surprised to get a call from Murphy again. Later in the month, Bomer,

neg: Orphans (American Horror Story) ready to leave Pepper's tent, Pepper has a meltdown and tears her tent apart. The next day, Desiree talks with Elsa about what to do about Pepper. Elsa discloses the history of the freak show, starting with her days as a chorus girl in a carnival in Boston, Massachusetts, after she immigrated to America back in 1936. Noticing that freaks weren't treated as they should be, she decided to start a company of her own. She first recruited Pepper (then 18 years old), from an orphanage, and quickly befriended her. Pepper’s sister abandoned her because she did not want the

neg: Bullseye (American Horror Story) Petite's room and carries her off. When they reach a barn, Maggie says they are going to play a game and that the little lady should hide inside a jar like a butterfly. Maggie reluctantly prepares to pour in formaldehyde. Penny arrives at the freak show, looking for Paul. Elsa has him smoking opium for the pain. He knows that she didn't even call a doctor. Elsa admits that she wouldn't shed a tear for him because of his betrayal. Penny bursts in, wanting to know how long since the ambulance was called. Elsa says they are in no rush.

neg: Magical Thinking (American Horror Story) that both of his hands have been removed. Dell visits him at the hospital and realizes Stanley double crossed Jimmy. The two make plans to buy the Freak Show from Elsa (Jessica Lange) once she leaves for Hollywood. Bette and Dot (Sarah Paulson) set out to find someone to deflower them, when they come across traveling Salesman, Chester (Neil Patrick Harris). Chester dreams of performing his magic act in front of an audience, along with his Dummy named Marjorie (Jamie Brewer). Chester also reveals that after fighting in Normandy, he had a metal plate implanted in his skull; which causes

neg: Curtain Call (American Horror Story) Peters) returns to the Freak Show to find his entire family displayed under the big top, dead. Desiree reveals herself and the two embrace, horrified over the bloodshed. Bette and Dot (Sarah Paulson), having survived the shootout, now stand at the altar with Dandy. Bette agrees to his hand in marriage and the sisters announce they’ve brought in a new maid to make Dandy a glorious banquet. At dinner Dandy begins to feel light headed and it’s revealed that Desiree posed as the maid and drugged Dandy with the help of the twins and Jimmy. Confused and betrayed, Dandy learns

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show would be indeed coming back. They portrayed Desiree Dupree and Ethel Darling, respectively. In an interview with "The Hollywood Reporter", Sarah Paulson revealed she would be returning, possibly for a main role, which was later revealed to be the conjoined twins Bette and Dot Tattler. It was announced at the PaleyFest 2014 that the cast members present at the panel would all be returning for the fourth season in some capacity, including Denis O'Hare (Stanley), Emma Roberts (Maggie Esmerelda), Frances Conroy (Gloria Mott), Evan Peters (Jimmy Darling), and Gabourey Sidibe (Regina Ross). Jamie Brewer was also added to the present

neg: Checking In (American Horror Story) symbol for all of its themes about our "Bad Romance" with fame, fortune, sex, sex, and more sex, materialism and consumerism, the denial of death and the corrupt want for cultural immortality." On the other hand, Dan Fienberg of "The Hollywood Reporter" gave a negative review, writing, "If last year's installment, "Freak Show", was too frustratingly literal in terms of plot points and its freaks-as-all-outsiders metaphor for some viewers, "Hotel" will be a welcome return to oblique storytelling, loopy Freudian psychobabble and addiction undertones". Mike Hale from "The New York Times" complained that it "suffers from the absence of Jessica

neg: Criminally Insane (film) E.I. Independent on September 13, 2005, as a part of a double-feature with "Satan's Black Wedding". Dennis Schwartz from "Ozus' World Movie Reviews" awarded the film a grade B-, calling it "an offbeat and obscure trashy comical horror thriller". Bill Gibron of DVD Talk gave a grade 4½ out of a possible 5 to the film, and wrote, "Oh Lord, you've GOT to love "Criminally Insane". This unfettered freak show of a fright flick, starring the world's portliest serial killer (yes, even bigger than John Wayne Gacy and Leatherface, combined) is so downright depraved, so tantalizing in its turgid storytelling

neg: 2016 clown sightings caused traffic jams and were apparently chasing after children. A clown was spotted and filmed crossing a road near the town's Asda supermarket. "Killer clowns" have been jumping out of bushes to scare pedestrians in Perth and Dundee. A man walking his dog spotted a "killer clown" near a primary school in Motherwell. The clown ran away after it was revealed that he is scared of dogs, as it is clear in the video that the man filmed. 10-year-old children living in Inverness reported seeing a "killer clown" at a play park who was armed with an unknown weapon. One

neg: Mil Máscaras Mil gets to fight a rather ordinary gang of thugs and a crooked fight promoter who are bullying the locals in some backwater burg in Mexico. Mil's second film "Los Canallas" and all of them thereafter were shot in Color. Federico Curiel directed Mil's next two films in 1968, both of which feature American horror star John Carradine as a bad guy. Mil's missions were becoming a bit more meaningful by this time. In "Enigma of Death", Mil faces off against Carradine who plays the leader of an underground Nazi organization (who disguises himself as a circus clown!), while in

neg: Jingles the Clown Jingles the Clown Jingles the Clown is a 2009 horror film directed by Tommy Brunswick, and written by Todd Brunswick. It is a reboot of the 2006 film "Mr. Jingles", also created by the Brunswicks. Mr. Jingles, a serial killer and the co-host of a children's television series, abducts the Nelson family, and forces nine-year-old Angela to watch as he films himself murdering his parents, and sister. The police arrive in time to save Angela, and they arrest Jingles, though the sheriff is so disgusted by the clown's actions that he executes Jingles. The seemingly dead Jingles is thrown into

neg: American Horror Story: Freak Show own fame and stardom. She recruits conjoined twin sisters Bette and Dot Tattler (Sarah Paulson), whose two heads share one body, as new members of her troupe after being identified by the police as fugitives since Bette's recent murder of their overprotective mother during an argument. When the sisters arrive, they were welcomed by their fellow freaks; Elsa's subordinate and confidante Ethel Darling (Kathy Bates) the bearded lady, her lobster-handed son Jimmy Darling (Evan Peters), Paul the Illustrated Seal (Mat Fraser), the giantess Amazon Eve (Erika Ervin), the legless Suzi (Rose Siggins), pinheads Salty and Pepper (Christopher Neiman and Naomi