Every Season Of American Horror Story, Ranked By Scariness

Whatever one may think of Ryan Murphy as a creator, there’s no doubt that he’s proven himself quite capable of tapping into the most troubling and terrifying aspects of the collective psyche with his anthology series, American Horror Story, and the scariest American Horror Story seasons don’t have to be full of monsters or imaginary creatures. Time and again, the show has forced viewers to look at the dark side of American society, whether that be in the confines of the home or in the troubled spaces of society —the psychiatric hospital, the “freak show,” or the hotel.