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American Horror Story – Double Feature, Episode 1 Cape Fear

Play trailer 1:00 American Horror Story – Double Feature, Episode 1 Cape Fear Aired Aug 25, 2021 Horror Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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94% Tomatometer 17 Reviews
A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter; once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.
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American Horror Story — Double Feature, Episode 1

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Stylish, surprising, and most importantly, scary, "Cape Fear" strikes just the right blend of fear and fashion into the hearts of viewers.

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Roxy Simons Newsweek 10/28/2021
For an opening episode "Cape Fear" is intriguing, and it gives just enough away to entice viewers to stick around for more even though, clearly, things won't end well for Harry and his family. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com 09/20/2021
If anything, the vampire-tinged plot reflects the franchise's worst instincts, both in its derivative touches and gratuitous gore. Go to Full Review Kelly McClure New York Magazine/Vulture 08/27/2021
5/5
The fresh hell of a horror show rubbing "you might not be good enough" in your face is so deliciously ouchy. AHS has touched upon "real-life" fears and torments before ... but not like this. Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 10/28/2021
8/10
American Horror Story: Double Feature is starting out strong with the most engaging tale they have presented in a long time. Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic 10/28/2021
4.5/5
At its core, American Horror Story: Double Feature is a story about success, gatekeepers, and everything in between. Go to Full Review Kayla Cobb Decider 10/28/2021
If you're into American Horror Story for the horror, you're going to have a blast. If not, then Double Feature has some killer performances from your favorites that you won't want to miss. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter; once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 25, 2021