The American Horror (2017)

The American Horror is a 2017 American horror drama inspired by the FX series American Horror Story. It draws inspiration from the first six seasons of the show. Written and directed by Ryan Murphy, it features an ensemble cast across six timelines. A sequel is due to be released in 2019.

Background & Development
Rumours of an American Horror Story movie surfaced after the conclusion of the show's fourth season (subtitled Freak Show), with many news outlets reporting Ryan Murphy would use the theatrical opportunity to bring Jessica Lange back to the franchise. The idea was put on hiatus after the casting of Lady Gaga in American Horror Story's fifth season (subtitled Hotel).

The film was officially announced at San Diego Comic Con in 2016, with a full cast of Connie Britton, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga, Denis O'Hare, Jessica Lange, Zachary Quinto, Sarah Paulson, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Emma Roberts, Kathy Bates, Finn Wittrock, Angela Bassett, Wes Bentley, Matt Bomer, Cheyenne Jackson, Jamie Brewer, Gabourey Sidibe and Lady Gaga announced at the same time.

Production began after season 6 concluded filming in August 2016, with the full cast of characters confirmed and a vague plotline announced. Filming concluded in October 2016 and a release date was set for September 5th 2017.

Cast
Connie Britton as Professor Dora Landstrom

A single mother of two who moves into her old family home when her mother becomes widowed. She's a supernatural skeptic and biology professor.

(2017 timeline)

Evan Peters as Liam Landstrom

Dora's oldest child, a recovering heroin addict who often contradicts his mother. His relationship with her is distant due to his claim of experience ghostly activity in a hotel they once stayed in, but he's very close to his superstitious grandmother.

(2017 timeline)

Taissa Farmiga as Autumn Landstrom

Dora's daughter and her pride and joy, she's a chemistry major at UCLA and is also dismissive of his brother's behaviour and beliefs.

(2017 timeline)

Denis O'Hare as Doctor Andrew Martin

Dora's boss at the university, he is afflicted with a blood virus that has halted his ageing and is particularly interested in Dora. He holds a surprising and deep past with her family home.

(1926 timeline, 1953 timeline, 1974 timeline, 1988 timeline, 1994 timeline, 2017 timeline)

Jessica Lange as Catherina Landstrom

A Scandinavian-American failed actress who relies on her eldest daughter Dora for support after her husband dies unexpectedly. She is deeply superstitious and practices magic, although her powers have faded. She's very close to her grandson but despises her granddaughter.

(2017 timeline)

Zachary Quinto as Victor Landstrom

A Scandinavian-American journalist and researcher, Catherina's husband and Dora and Noreen's father. He buys the family home from a woman who seems to have a connection to Catherina.

(1974 timeline, 1988 Timeline, 1990 timeline)

Sarah Paulson as Catherina Landstrom

A Scandinavian-American wannabe actress who relies on her husband for support through her first pregnancy, which she believes to be cursed by the previous owner.

(1974 timeline, 1988 timeline, 1990 timeline)

Lily Rabe as Noreen Landstrom

Victor and Catherina's youngest daughter, a teacher who lives in a town on Roanoke Island, NC. She hates her family and tries to visit as least often as possible.

(2017 timeline)

Frances Conroy as Wallis Thomas

The ghost of a witch who haunts the halls of Catherina's home.

(1953 timeline, 1974 timeline, 1988 timeline, 1990 timeline, 2017 timeline)

Emma Roberts as Cora Millicent

A human sacrifice who swears revenge on anyone who walks onto the land of which she died on.

(All timelines)

Kathy Bates

Finn Wittrock

Angela Bassett

Wes Bentley

Matt Bomer

Cheyenne Jackson

Jamie Brewer

Gabourey Sidibe

Lady Gaga