Hot Take: Asylum Isn’t the Scariest Season of American Horror Story
Haunted farmhouse, vengeful spirits, and terrifying twists — this season has it all.
When we are talking about the scariest season of American Horror Story, Asylum (season 2) or Cult (season 7) are generally brought up. However, some fans have another decent suggestion.
A Reddit user has recently shared their opinion, stating that Roanoke (season 6) is the scariest season of them all. Many fans agreed that this season holds a special terrifying place in their hearts. So, why Roanoke?
This season follows the spooky story of the lost colony of Roanoke, turning the old-time colonists into vengeful spirits keen on blood sacrifices. This historical twist makes everything feel a bit more real, and that makes the supernatural stuff even more chilling.
What’s cool about Roanoke is how they’ve played with storytelling. The first half of the season kicks off as a docuseries, My Roanoke Nightmare, rehashing some freaky experiences in a farmhouse in North Carolina.
This series hits it big, so they make a spinoff, Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell, bringing back both the actors and the real-life couple to the haunted house.
Roanoke doesn’t hold back on the horror front, throwing in everything from slashers to demons and mind games. It’s a full-on terror ride, with every episode leaving you horrified but also kind of itching for more.
The vibe in Roanoke is next-level creepy. The haunted house and those eerie woods around it create a majorly claustrophobic atmosphere and just ooze bad vibes. And that blood moon in the sky is pure visual spookiness, cranking up the sense of danger and paranormal shenanigans.
The cast delivers stellar performances, highlighting authenticity in both the "real" and "reenacted" experiences. The way they bring out the fear, the desperation, and all the horror makes it all feel so real.
And just when you think it’s all over, the season hits you with a hint of more horror coming your way. This idea of never-ending, circling terror leaves a mark, making Roanoke one of those seasons that sticks with you for a while. So, if you are a brave one, try to binge this episode with lights off.
Source: Reddit