Things We Saw Today: American Horror Story‘s 10th Season Will Be a ‘Double Feature’

At long last, Ryan Murphy has announced the title for the 10th season of his FX juggernaut series American Horror Story. Say hello to American Horror Story: Double Feature! Murphy made the announcement on social media, along with the requisite teaser, which reveals that Double Feature will contain “two horrifying stories … one season. One by the sea … one by the sand.”

The teaser was accompanied by waves on a beach, and the requisite creepy score. But what does “Double Feature” mean exactly? Will the series be split into two separate stories? Or, more likely, will it be a single story told from two different view points? Murphy did something like that in season 6, AHS: Roanoke, with the first half of the season filmed as the paranormal documentary re-enactment My Roanoke Nightmare, and the second half filmed as found footage from the documentary’s sequel.

The result was a polarizing season, with fans either loving or hating it. For many AHS diehards, Roanoke is a mixed bag. I’m, as always, excited to see what Murphy and company have in store for Double Feature. Last season’s AHS: 1984, which aired in 2019, was a darkly comedic take on the classic 80s slasher genre. Who knows what season 10 has in store?

All I know is, when I hear the phrase “Double Feature”, my mind immediately goes here:

(via TV Line, image: FX)

• Here’s an interview with Wyatt Russell, who plays an important role in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. (via comicbook.com)
• Zack Snyder discusses violence and superheroes in Zack Snyder’s Justice League. (via Variety)
• Naomi, the DC Comics pilot from Ava DuVernay, has found its lead actress Kaci Walfall. (via Shadow and Act)

• Watch Tenet on HBO Max on your iPhone the way Christopher Nolan intended it to be seen. (via Deadline)
• Batwoman and company are headed to Coryana! (via Entertainment Weekly)
• Let’s reflect on a full year of Animal Crossing: New Horizons living. (via Polygon)

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Chelsea was born and raised in New Orleans, which explains her affinity for cheesy grits and Britney Spears. An pop culture journalist since 2012, her work has appeared on Autostraddle, AfterEllen, and more. Her beats include queer popular culture, film, television, republican clownery, and the unwavering belief that 'The Long Kiss Goodnight' is the greatest movie ever made. She currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, with her husband, 2 sons, and one poorly behaved rescue dog. She is a former roller derby girl and a black belt in Judo, so she is not to be trifled with. She loves the word “Jewess” and wishes more people used it to describe her.

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