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American Horror Stories – Season 1, Episode 5 Ba'al

Play trailer 0:30 American Horror Stories – Season 1, Episode 5 Ba'al Aired Aug 5, 2021 Drama Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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A wife does the unthinkable for a chance at a successful pregnancy.
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American Horror Stories — Season 1, Episode 5

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Andrea Reiher Variety 08/09/2021
"American Horror Stories' " fifth episode was the scariest yet, though maybe it wasn't as terrifying for people who don't have kids. Go to Full Review
Juan Barquin AV Club 08/09/2021
D
It's all about the aftermath of pregnancy, the exhaustion and frustration that comes with having a child. But I'm sorry to say it's no Babadook. Go to Full Review
Paul Dailly TV Fanatic 08/09/2021
4.25/5
Billie Lourd is a franchise veteran, so it was nice the show saved a compelling story for her. Go to Full Review
EJ Moreno EJ Moreno 08/05/2021
BA'AL is everything you'd want from American Horror Stories. A little campy, there are scares aplenty, and plenty of WTF moments. Billie Lourd carries! Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis A wife does the unthinkable for a chance at a successful pregnancy.
Director
Sanaa Hamri
Creator
Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin Woodall, John J. Gray, Manny Coto
Screenwriter
Manny Coto, Allison Adler
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 5, 2021