tv thoughts: American Horror Story: Freak Show premiere

[orangerful]

The short version: DEAR GODS, IF I DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CLOWNS BEFORE THIS SHOW, I WOULD NOW!

Long version:


It can always be heard to gauge a whole season by the premiere episode, but I felt pretty good about this episode.

First, I was terrified. I mean, there is a killer clown silently terrorizing the countryside! I had to watch through my fingers.

Second, no flashbacks! YAY! I'm hoping this applies to the whole season and not just the premiere, but I was glad that they didn't feel the need to keep going from past to present. I don't mind the occasional shot that takes place in the past to give us a visual of a certain situation, like Elsa finding the bearded lady in the jail. But I'm happy that it appears this gimmick may be gone.

Third, the two-headed special effects are freaky good. I also love the characters, the idea of the strong sister and the simple sister, yet they are bound together. Especially with the hint of romance between each of them and Evan Peters' character. Dating would be very awkward with a second sentient head.

Fourth, we have a nice collection of plot lines already started but I don't feel overwhelmed. We have the murdered FBI agent cover-up, the insane clown posse of one, and the freak show itself. OH and whatever Frances Conroy and her creepy as "son" are up to. **shivers**

The musical number (which I just found out was a David Bowie cover) was fantastic in it's creepiness. I'm sort of assuming that we saw what Elsa wanted us to see, that the show itself is probably not that well done, that Elsa's singing is probably nowhere near as good. I'm wondering if the next showtime we will see reality.

Also, did she lose her legs in the war or was she born that way?

SO MANY QUESTIONS!



Did anyone else watch yet??? Curious about your initial reaction.

Comments

[rhoda-rants.livejournal.com]

Still deep into my marathon (last watched: Paranormal Activity 4), but everyone's talking about this show, so I'll try to catch up tomorrow sometime. Scrolling past the spoilers for now, but I'll be back!

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Only one episode so far so not a lot of catching up to do yet, though it was actually an hour long! Good stuff (and probably better than Paranormal Activity FOUR?? They made FOUR!?! LOL)

(my comment on the first paranormal activity movie was that if the people in that house had owned cats, they would never have even noticed the ghosts)

[rhoda-rants.livejournal.com]

They've made SIX. The other two are spinoffs. (Why do I know these things? WHY?)

Funny thing: this one does have a cat, and it's only one in the cast who doesn't die. And I made an interesting observation regarding cats in horror movies--they're much more likely to survive the ordeal than dogs. Dogs have this instinct to protect and defend the Pack, as it were, and wind up in the line of fire because of it. Cats, though? They're more like, "Nope, you people are not worth one of my lives. BYE!" And just leave. So most of the time, they're fine.

[mousewings.livejournal.com]

The clown (a friend said the terror's name is Twisty) was super creepy.

[yshaloo]

Luke Evans? Do you mean Evan Peters? I adore him so much in this series.

I didn't make the connection of Beth being simple while Dot is smart. I took them more as sweet and sour. I do look forward to seeing how they work out dating. From the looks she's giving Jimmy Darling, it's going to happen.

That clown! OMG! Terrifying! I haven't figured out yet if he's connected to the show or if he's just a lone whackadoo. Either way, he is super creepy.

Almost as creepy was the rich guy who wants to buy himself a freak.

I really liked the first episode, I think that bodes well for the season. I'll admit, I didn't care as much for Asylum, but the first and third seasons were amazing.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

LOL omg yes I meant evan peters...sigh, this is why I shouldn't blog without IMDB open haha. I adore him too, got far too excited when watching the new X-Men movie waiting for Quicksilver to appear. :)

Asylum was definitely the weakest season and after watching Coven, I felt like they had learned from their mistakes so I"m hoping that means Freak Show should be on par at least with last season.

[yshaloo]

I didn't know he'd be in the last X-Men, so I was pleasantly surprised. I also didn't know anything about the character, so it was happy surprises all around. I love his cute smile in the scene where he's running around the room and moving everyone's bullets!

Also, I'll admit that I love the chemistry between him and Taissa Farmiga, so I'm really going to miss her this season.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

aw man, I hadn't even checked to see if she would be around this season. I totally adore her on this show too. And they had some amazing chemistry!

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

I agree with you all the way on your thoughts on the episode!

[elizalavelle.livejournal.com]

I haven't watched yet so I didn't read your post but I have seen the clown and I have problems with clowns and I am so terrified of this season already. I'm waiting until it's done to watch it, I like AHS on a binge watch more than week by week. But I'm pretty sure I'll be sleeping with the lights on for a while.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

I watched it in the morning on a bright sunny day and I was still creeped out!

[elizalavelle.livejournal.com]

That will likely be my plan :) It looks terrifying but I'm also interested to see what kind of story the weave this season.

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

I DVR'd the premier and just caught it yesterday. I'm in all sorts of hate with that damn scary clown. He freaks me out badly! :S I knew he would be a problem for me - I'm just not sure how much of a problem he'll continue to be. No nightmares at least... yet.

I'm intrigued by the premise of this season. I'll stick with it for a bit :)