12 | AHS: Freak Show (Eps 11 & 12)

American Horror Story: Freak Show

American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 11
Title: "Magical Thinking"
Aired: 01/07/2015

Synopsis: After poor Dot's heart is broken by Jimmy Darling, the twins decide they are better off on their own and they decide to find another "special guy" to take their virginity. They don't have to look far - we have a new character...meet Chester the traveling salesman, magician, and skilled ventriloquist. Elsa realizes that Chester is "good with numbers" so she decides to sell the show to him for $1,000! Dandy learns that Chester and the twins are now lovers so of course he pays Chester a friendly visit. We learn what actually happened when Jimmy made the deal to sell his hands - it is not a nice as I had hoped (what was I thinking?!). Maggie and Desiree return from their gals trip up north and Desiree confronts Dell, who is forced to pay the consequences for what he did to Ma Petite. 

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American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 12
Title: "Show Stoppers"
Aired: 01/14/2015

Synopsis: Elsa's farewell party takes an unfortunate turn when it's revealed that Chester will take over as owner of the freak show. Stanley finally pays the price for his role in all the freak murders (it's about GD time!). Elsa pays a visit to Jimmy and informs him of Dell's death (way to kick a guy when he's down). She also lets him know that a friend of hers will lend him a hand (eh? eh?) with getting out of his current predicament. Maggie volunteers to be Chester's assistant but bites off a little more than she can chew. Ever trying to eff things up for any potential suitors of the twins', Dandy shows them what his detective has discovered about Chester. They freak out and run away.

10 | AHS: Freak Show (Eps 9 & 10)

Dapper Dandy

American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 9
Title: "Tupperware Party Massacre"
Aired: 12/10/2014

Synopsis: Still distraught over the loss of his mother (and Ma Petite), Jimmy Darling sinks into a drunken depression, which causes him to do things he'd normally not do - and we'd really rather not see. Dandy is up to his usual hijinks and is getting much more comfortable with murder. Bette and Dot are finally at the point (or so they think) where they have to decide whether or not to actually go through with the separation surgery. Much like the last episode, this one doesn't hold back on the blood and murder.

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American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 10
Title: "Orphans"
Aired: 12/17/2014

Synopsis: This episode gives us the rather heartbreaking backstory for pepper, which takes us from the freak show tent to Briarcliff Manor. That's right, they've finally made the official connection to AHS: Asylum (arguably the best season of the entire series). Pepper's husband dies in his sleep (suspicious) and Stanley is all too quick to take advantage. Finally, poor Jimmy, arrested for Dandy's crimes in the last episode, is forced to part with two very important things in exchange for top legal counsel.

8 | AHS: Freak Show (Eps 7 & 8)

American Horror Story: Freak Show, "Test of Strength"

American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 7
Title: "Test of Strength"
Aired: 11/19/2014

Synopsis: Daddy issues seem to be prominent in this episode. Following yet another act of violence, the ladies of Elsa's freak show join forces to stand up against Dell. Jimmy Lobsterclaws realizes that Dandy may not have the best of intentions when it comes to Bette and Dot and tries to urge the twins to leave. Yet another murder plot from the ever-persistent Stanley. However, we finally see him follow through on this one. Penny's Dad does something for his daughter that will change her life forever. A "big" character finally gets killed off - no more Stanley fantasies.

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American Horror Story: Freak Show, "Bloodbath"

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American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 8
Title: "Bloodbath"
Aired: 12/3/2014

Synopsis: Recent violent episodes around camp and the discovery of a dead freak raise Ethel's suspicion of Elsa. Stanley and Elsa team up for a rather grisly project. Gloria makes a last ditch effort to control dear ol' Dandy's bloodlust. There is no shortage of death in this episode. No shortage of overacting, either.

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6 | AHS: Freak Show (Eps 5 & 6)

American Horror Story: Freak Show, "Pink Cupcakes"

American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 5
Title: "Pink Cupcakes"
Aired: 11/5/2014

Synopsis: Stanley and Maggie hatch multiple plans to take out some of the freaks - Stanley is pretty obsessed with getting an exhibit into the Mutter Museum...
Gloria continues to enable her dear little manchild, Dandy, by covering up his latest murder. A sexy encounter with Jimmy Lobsterclaws ends with a trip to the doctor where Desiree learns that she may not be the "freak" she grew up thinking she was.

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American Horror Story: Freak Show, Season 4, Episode 6
Title: "Bullseye"
Aired: 11/12/2014

Synopsis: Elsa begins preparations to unveil her dangerous new act, the Spinning Wheel of Death. Stanley and Maggie continue to hatch murderous plots against the freaks, with Maggie becoming more and more reluctant to participate. We not only discover Paul and Elsa are secret nighttime lovers but we also learn that Paul has been sharing his secret circus tricks with another lady.

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In our next episode, we'll be discussing the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre (in honor of its 40th Anniversary Blu Ray release) and comparing it to the 2003 remake with Jessica Biel. 
So, in case you've been living under a rock for the past 40 years (or your name is Karen) and haven't seen the original TCSM, check out the trailer and give it a watch.

You can also check out the trailer for the 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake starring Jessica Biel in all her wet, white-shirted glory.

5 | AHS: Freak Show (Ep.4)

Everybody gets a back story this week. Elsa reveals her past as Fraulein of Pain, and we learn the sad story of Twisty. Kind makes you feel for the guy. Til you remember he murdered all those people, that is.

4 | Ouija & AHS: Freak Show (Eps. 2 & 3)

We discuss new release Ouija in this episode, and the type of Xmas lights you can leave up all year. We also take a ride down to creepy clown town for American Horror Story: Recap. Have at it!

Ouija (2014)

A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.

Director: Stiles White

Writers: Juliet Snowden, Stiles White

Stars: Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff

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What'd we think of Ouija?
(out of 5 stars)

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The next time you hear from us, we'll be playing catch-up with American Horror Story: Freak Show so we will be reviewing two episodes.

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3 | Black Rock & AHS: Freak Show (Ep 3)

American Horror Story: Freak Show

Black Rock (2012)

In this episode we start off briefly discussing the first episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Once we feel we've sufficiently torn it apart, we move on to a lively discussion of Black Rock.

As always, spoilers ahead! Enjoy!

Black Rock (2012)

Three childhood friends set aside their personal issues and reunite for a girls' weekend on a remote island off the coast of Maine. One wrong move turns their weekend getaway into a deadly fight for survival.

Director: Katie Aselton

Writers: Mark Duplass (screenplay), Katie Aselton (story)

Stars: Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, and Katie Aselton

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What'd we think of Black Rock?
(out of 5 stars)

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Next time you hear from us, we'll be covering the next episode (or two episodes) of American Horror Story as well as one of Hollywood's more recent cookie-cutter Halloween movies, Ouija.

Check out the official trailer for Ouija:

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