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American Horror Story – Asylum, Episode 4 I Am Anne Frank

Play trailer American Horror Story – Asylum, Episode 4 I Am Anne Frank Aired Nov 7, 2012 Horror Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
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American Horror Story — Asylum, Episode 4

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The pace is quite measured in comparison to previous episodes in the season, but "I Am Anne Frank (Part 1)" ups the stakes in a major way with some earnest and empathic character development.

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Zachary Quinto

Dr. Oliver Thredson

Joseph Fiennes

Monsignor Timothy Howard

Sarah Paulson

Lana Winters

Evan Peters

Kit Walker

Lily Rabe

Sister Mary Eunice

Lizzie Brocheré

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American Horror Story — Asylum, Episode 4

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Gwen Orel Wall Street Journal 08/16/2016
Wednesday's episode - part of a season-long story arc - examines the problems of gauging reality and identity, always issues in a mental hospital. Go to Full Review Julieanne Smolinski New York Magazine/Vulture 08/09/2016
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In Briarcliff, Grace, Lana, Shelly, and Kit are back, having successfully escaped the mutants but not the asylum. Go to Full Review Jeff Jensen Entertainment Weekly 08/09/2016
"I Am Anne Frank" was about the importance of being... frank. And earnest and empathetic, too. Go to Full Review Tom Fitzgerald and Lorenzo Marquez Tom & Lorenzo 06/20/2018
We don't enjoy torture porn and we don't enjoy stories where one group of people (in this case, women) seem to be singled out for all the worst the story has to offer. Go to Full Review Price Peterson TV.com 08/15/2016
This week's episode, "I Am Anne Frank (Part 1)," echoed Season 1's inclusion of an actual murder victim, but upped the ante big time. Seriously: ANNE FRANK. Go to Full Review Christian Law We Got This Covered 08/15/2016
The latest episode and first of two parts, I Am Anne Frank, makes sure to give up a few more clues to ensure that we're still paying attention. If you weren't already, tonight's episode will have you glued to the screen. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A new patient claiming to be Anne Frank exposes Arden's past; Kit learns why Grace was admitted to Briarcliff.
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto, Tim Minear
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 7, 2012