5 Crazy American Horror Story Fan Theories That Still Haunt Us, Ranked

Throughout the show's 12-season run, fans have come up with numerous wild and creepy theories that delve deeper into the mysterious world of the American Horror Story series. From witch covens to haunted asylums, the show has provided viewers with some of the scariest sequences that have left some mysteries unsolved.

Here are the five craziest American Horror Story fan theories that could become the ultimate game-changers.

5. The Nine Circles of Hell Are Canon

As one of the most talked-about topics of the show, this controversial theory suggests that each season of American Horror Story represents one of Dante's Nine Circles of Hell. Though the seasons are not chronological, series creator Ryan Murphy has acknowledged the theory on a certain level, linking several seasons to specific circles.

While Murder House represents Limbo, Asylum represents Lust, and Coven represents Gluttony, the theory is still widely debated among fans, sparking interest in how all of the post-1984 seasons might fit into the Dantean framework.

4. The Countess Was Looking for the Antichrist

An odd aspect of the Countess of the Hotel Cortez in season 5 of American Horror Story is her tendency to collect young blond-haired children. Though it's unclear why she had a fixation on this particular group, viewers believe that she was actively looking for the Antichrist, a young blond boy named Michael Langdon, who was a key character in the Apocalypse season.

It's possible that the Countess became aware of Michael's existence and mission and wanted to get a taste of his powers, since both Murder House and Hotel were set in Los Angeles.

3. James March Killed the Montgomery Baby

James Patrick March, who was inspired by the real-life serial killer H.H. Holmes, is another chilling character from season 5 of American Horror Story. Some fans suspect that March may have been involved in the infamous kidnapping of the Montgomery baby from the Murder House season.

While the baby, the son of the drug-addicted abortion doctor, was allegedly taken by a patient’s boyfriend as an act of revenge, March's penchant for cruelty has fans speculating that he may have been the jealous lover behind the gruesome act.

2. Sister Mary Eunice Wasn’t Completely Possessed

In American Horror Story: Asylum, Lily Rabe delivered a standout performance as Sister Mary Eunice, a seemingly wholesome nun who later becomes possessed by a demon. However, some people have theorized that she may not have been completely possessed.

Unlike other possessed characters, Mary's eyes only occasionally turned yellow, suggesting that the demon may have given her the freedom she craved rather than taking full control. This theory adds an intriguing layer to Mary Eunice's character and makes her scenes even more compelling to watch.

1. Dr. Arden Is An Alien

Dr. Arthur Arden, the sinister doctor at Briarcliff Manor in season 2 of American Horror Story, has earned a reputation as one of the show's most evil characters. Despite his dark past as a Nazi doctor and his penchant for torturing his patients, some viewers have speculated that he may be connected to the show's aliens through their shared interest in experimenting on the asylum's patients.

While this theory remains a strange and mysterious aspect of the series' narrative, it does manage to draw parallels between Arden and the alien arc.