American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
11-21-12, 07:17 PM
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American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
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"The Origins of Monstrosity" (Airs November 21, 10:00 pm e/p) - A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff. The Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden. The origin of Bloody Face is revealed. Written by Ryan Murphy; directed by David Semel.
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11-21-12, 10:40 PM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
I main-lined season one leading up to the premiere of this season. I've watched every single episode live and the wait week-to-week has been killing me.
I wasn't sure this season was as good as the first or how it all connected, but the last two weeks they've really laid it all out on the table and I'm loving it!
The preview for next week (which is a thing I rarely do for shows) looks like they're really going to turn the crazy up to 11.
I wasn't sure this season was as good as the first or how it all connected, but the last two weeks they've really laid it all out on the table and I'm loving it!
The preview for next week (which is a thing I rarely do for shows) looks like they're really going to turn the crazy up to 11.
11-22-12, 01:17 AM
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It's just not working for me. I'm sorry, I need a protagonist to root for. All I really have is the captured reporter lady this episode. Sort've. And she's not much of a protagonist. Kit was onscreen for about 20 seconds. The storyline simply isn't compelling enough for me to make up for not having an emotional center for me to identify with/root for.
11-22-12, 02:45 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
Another great and crazy episode.
The trailer for next week cracked me up. I am doubly excited for that one.
The trailer for next week cracked me up. I am doubly excited for that one.
11-22-12, 08:31 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
I love this show. When it started last year I had mild expectations. It's now one of my favorites currently on air that I look forward to each week.
I was surprised when the monsignor killed the mutilated girl (forgot her name already). I understand it was to cover his ass, but it didn't make sense after he went to Dr. Arden to tell him he's going to give him up to the police.
I was surprised when the monsignor killed the mutilated girl (forgot her name already). I understand it was to cover his ass, but it didn't make sense after he went to Dr. Arden to tell him he's going to give him up to the police.
11-22-12, 09:32 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
Good episode, interested in seeing where it goes but I agree, this season isn't grabbing me quite like last did.
Also, the phone call at the end in the present
Also, the phone call at the end in the present
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11-22-12, 11:53 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
I'm out of town but couldn't wait until Sunday to watch this episode.
Sister Jude is a great anti-hero.
Sister Jude is a great anti-hero.
11-22-12, 07:40 PM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
Totally.
This season has been fun. But not as engaging as the first. It's like a horror soap opera.
In the first season, I was often spooked while watching the show. This season, I am enjoying it, but find myself cackling a little at all of the twists and turns. I'm definitely entertained, just not as spooked.
And I'm still waiting for there to be some little connection to the first season. Maybe it won't happen. The show runner said it's not going to happen. But I don't know.
This season has been fun. But not as engaging as the first. It's like a horror soap opera.
In the first season, I was often spooked while watching the show. This season, I am enjoying it, but find myself cackling a little at all of the twists and turns. I'm definitely entertained, just not as spooked.
And I'm still waiting for there to be some little connection to the first season. Maybe it won't happen. The show runner said it's not going to happen. But I don't know.
11-26-12, 04:33 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
I've been playing catch up on this season as I was a few episodes behind. I've found I need to take breaks with some lighter shows since this one is so dark. I'm really enjoying it though, but I can agree a bit with malichai, in that it's hard to find someone to root for. I don't really like the reporter lady. I like Kit but he hasn't been featured enough to be the central character. Intended or not, I actually am liking the posessed nun the most.
11-27-12, 12:40 PM
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11-27-12, 06:02 PM
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I may have mentioned this one last season, but overall I thought season one was hokey and stupid. I'm really glad I decided to give season two a shot because I'm really enjoying it so much more.
11-27-12, 06:04 PM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
11-28-12, 08:46 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
I love this show. When it started last year I had mild expectations. It's now one of my favorites currently on air that I look forward to each week.
I was surprised when the monsignor killed the mutilated girl (forgot her name already). I understand it was to cover his ass, but it didn't make sense after he went to Dr. Arden to tell him he's going to give him up to the police.
I was surprised when the monsignor killed the mutilated girl (forgot her name already). I understand it was to cover his ass, but it didn't make sense after he went to Dr. Arden to tell him he's going to give him up to the police.
11-28-12, 07:43 PM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
I want to know what happened to that poor pinhead Pepper! I'm assuming she got the boot from the experiments who live in the woods....
11-29-12, 12:30 AM
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Re: American Horror Story: Asylum -- "The Origins of Monstrosity" -- 11/21/12
Sure sounded like McDermott on the phone to the police as the modern day bloody face. I'm going to stay away from IMDB on this and I don't want anyone to post yea or nay based on information from it or any other source (unless properly spoilerized.)
