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Welcome to Briarcliff
About This Episode
Terrifying evils blur the boundaries between reality and insanity at the Briarcliff Manor.
Series Synopsis
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.
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Episode Details
- Series
- American Horror Story
- Season
- 2
- Episode
- 1
- Series Rating
- 8.1/10
- Total Seasons
- 12
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