American Horror Story Gave Us the Most Disturbing Christmas Episode (And Fans Loved It)
In American Horror Story, Christmas is not carols and cookies.
If you are a fan of American Horror Story and wondering how to spend your Christmas break, consider revisiting one of the creepiest yet totally engrossing Christmas episodes in TV history: Unholy Night from American Horror Story: Asylum.
It’s 1962, and a kid’s innocently telling Santa his Christmas wish. But fast forward, and Santa’s packing more than just presents. Ian McShane brilliantly portrays Leigh Emerson, a Santa-suited murderer causing mayhem in Briarcliff. This guy’s not just on the naughty list; he’s rewriting it.
Meanwhile, Sister Jude’s got her hands full, literally, with a razor to Mary Eunice’s throat. She’s trying to save the day and exorcize the Devil, but demonic powers and twisted alliances are throwing curveballs her way.
The asylum’s buzzing with chaos. From Leigh’s sinister antics to Mary Eunice’s devilish schemes, it’s a house of horrors. And let’s not forget the eerie encounters and mysterious disappearances that leave you questioning everything.
The episode’s a masterclass in blending horror with holiday spirit. It is the festive season and turns it on its head, giving us a holiday special that’s both heart-stabbing and heartwarming in its twisted way.
Fans really dug Unholy Night because it brought some much-needed excitement to the show and took a break from the less interesting storylines. It had some solid writing and those horror elements that really set it apart in the season.
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Some viewers managed to enjoy the spectacular mix of kills and blood, labeling it the best episode of American Horror Story so far — despite it clearly being not very Christmassy in the classic understanding. So, if you’re tired of the same old holiday cheer and crave something a bit more thrilling, this twisted Christmas tale is the gift that keeps on giving. Giving you some nightmares...
But, if you are a die-hard fan of the show and watched the episode for like a zillion times, you might want to watch the 1984 movie Silent Night, Deadly Night. It seems like the episode of AHS was heavily inspired by this old slasher film. The movie also follows a serial killer in a Santa suit.