15 True Stories That Inspired American Horror Story Episodes

Many of the episodes, characters, and stories throughout every season of American Horror Story are actually based on true crime events, famous supernatural stories, and historical figures. American Horror Story is an anthology series in which each season focuses on a particular story. Many cast members have played multiple roles in the series as it has continued. While each season has its own story, there have been cases of connections and crossovers between the seasons, especially in the case of AHS: Apocalypse as characters from previous seasons were involved in the storyline.