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American Horror Story – Cult, Episode 1 Election Night

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After the surprising results of the 2016 presidential election, a fearful woman's phobias begin to resurface.
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American Horror Story — Cult, Episode 1

American Horror Story — Cult, Episode 1

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Filled with paranoia-fueled chills, "Election Night" launches another unpredictable, satirical season of American Horror Story.

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Ryan Murphy

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Brad Falchuk

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American Horror Story — Cult, Episode 1

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Daniel D'Addario TIME Magazine 09/13/2017
Perhaps best of all, it really is a horror story. One that uses artful cinematography and remarkable performances. Go to Full Review Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press 09/13/2017
When a key characters grabs a bottle of rosé as a potential defense weapon in the first episode, it's clear there isn't enough wine in the universe to make this mess go away. Go to Full Review Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) 09/11/2017
Cult plunges headfirst into a topic numbingly huge in its implications, and the results are fairly disconcerting. Go to Full Review Beth McDonough AfterEllen.com 03/19/2019
American Horror Story: Cult is using a setting and storyline that might draw on first-timers who are as shocked by this first episode as they were on election night. Go to Full Review Sesali Bowen Refinery29 09/25/2017
The season seven premiere was more chilling than I was ready for - and I've been watching it since it's beginning in 2011. Go to Full Review Jon Winkler The Young Folks 09/15/2017
7/10
So first question is the obvious one: How is Cult doing so far at its satire of Trump's America? So far, not too bad. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis After the surprising results of the 2016 presidential election, a fearful woman's phobias begin to resurface.
Director
Bradley Buecker
Creator
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 5, 2017