- "I'm not not naive to the ways of men. Their need to objectify, conquer. They see what they want to see. Women, however, see into the soul of a person."
- ―Moira O'Hara
| "Murder House" | |
|---|---|
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| Air date | October 19th, 2011 |
| Writers | Jennifer Salt |
| Director | Bradley Buecker |
| Producers | Alexis Martin Woodall; Chip Vucelich; Tim Minear; Jessica Sharzer; Bradley Buecker; James Wong; Jennifer Salt; Dante Di Loreto; Brad Falchuk; Ryan Murphy |
| Starring | Dylan McDermott; Connie Britton; Evan Peters; Taissa Farmiga; Denis O'Hare; Jessica Lange |
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"Murder House" is the third episode of season one of the anthology series American Horror Story. The episode was directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Jennifer Salt. The episode first aired on the FX Network on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011.
Synopsis[]
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dylan McDermott | Ben Harmon |
| Connie Britton | Vivien Harmon |
| Evan Peters | Tate Langdon |
| Taissa Farmiga | Violet Harmon |
| Denis O'Hare | Larry Harvey |
| Jessica Lange | Constance Langdon |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kate Mara | Hayden McClaine |
| Frances Conroy | Moira O'Hara |
| Alexandra Breckenridge | Young Moira |
| Lily Rabe | Nora Montgomery |
| Matt Ross | Charles Montgomery |
| Christine Estabrook | Marcy |
| Geoffrey Rivas | Detective Jack Colquitt |
| Adina Porter | Sally Freeman |
| David Anthony Higgins | Stan |
| Eve Gordon | Doctor Hall |
| Eric Close | Hugo |
Co-Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Abbie Cobb | Dorothy Hudson |
| James Gaudioso | Sal Mineo |
| Jennifer Jostyn | Ronni |
| Trevor Torseth | Man |
| Roz Witt | Daphne |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This episode is available on disc one of the American Horror Story: The Complete First Season DVD collection.
- Production code number: 1ATS02.
- "Murder House" is also the subtitle to the entire first season of American Horror Story.
- This is the first episode of American Horror Story written by Jennifer Salt.
- Actor Aric Cushing is uncredited for his participation in this episode.
- First appearance of Charles and Nora Montgomery.
Quotes[]
- Moira O'Hara: I don't want to be here anymore! I'm frightened! I miss my mother!
- Constance Langdon: You think I want to stay in this world of death and rot and regret? Try to find some dignity in the situation. Move on, missy.
- Moira O'Hara: I can't. I want to, but I can't.
- Constance Langdon: Every time I find my heart breaking just a sliver for you, I suddenly remember. You made this mess for yourself. And I also remember every time I see that ghostly eye, that I was and continue to be a hell of a shot.
See also[]
External Links[]
- "Murder House" at IMDB
- "Murder House" at the TV IV
- "Murder House" at ShareTV.org
- "Murder House" at TV.com guide
- "Murder House" at TV Rage.com
- "Murder House" at the American Horror Story Wiki
 This article pertains to an episode from season one of the American Horror Story television series. This template will categorize articles that include it into the American Horror Story/Season 1 episodes category. Episodes
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