What is American Horror Stories about?

American Horror Stories, an American anthology horror series, is a spin-off of the acclaimed show American Horror Story. Each episode serves as a standalone tale, delving into a different facet of horror lore, ranging from psychological thrillers to supernatural hauntings. The series harnesses the allure of horror myths and legends, creating a tapestry of fear-inducing stories. It evolved from the original series format of maintaining one storyline per season to offering a new narrative each episode, with select multi-episode arcs. This format variation enables a broader scope of storytelling and character development. The show features a rotating cast, including returnees from the American Horror Story franchise who inhabit new roles. Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Stories premiered on July 15, 2021, as part of the American Story media franchise, and has continued to contribute to the modern television horror landscape.

The first episode of American Horror Stories aired on July 15, 2021 and the most recent episode to air was on October 26, 2023.