Based on various true crime cases and haunted house stories. The Murder House was inspired by real haunted locations in Los Angeles.
Inspired by the real Willowbrook State School and journalist Geraldo Rivera's exposé. The character of Dr. Arthur Arden was loosely based on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele.
Based on the real-life Marie Laveau and the history of voodoo in New Orleans. Delphine LaLaurie was based on the actual historical figure.
Inspired by the real history of circus sideshows in the 1950s, with some characters based on actual performers.
Based on the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles and serial killer H.H. Holmes' Murder Castle.
Based on the true story of the lost colony of Roanoke and various paranormal documentary shows.
Inspired by the 2016 U.S. presidential election and various real-life cults.
A crossover season connecting previous storylines, incorporating various doomsday theories.
Inspired by 1980s slasher films and the real-life Richard Ramirez (Night Stalker) case.
Part 1 (Red Tide) inspired by small-town creative communities. Part 2 (Death Valley) based on alien conspiracy theories.
Set in 1981 New York City, dealing with real historical events including the AIDS crisis.
Based on Danielle Valentine's novel "Delicate Condition," exploring themes of pregnancy paranoia.
The show has been renewed for seasons 13 and 14, with details yet to be announced. Creator Ryan Murphy continues to draw inspiration from both historical events and urban legends for future storylines.
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