Like most avid fans of American Horror Story, I've come to expect a lot from the show, its cast, cinematographers, directors, and, of course, screenwriters. And with so much hype about the new season, Freak Show, and all promises made (ahem, Jessica Lange covering the queen, Lana Del Rey), hopes are set high. We'll have to wait until tomorrow to see whether or not this season delivers, but in the meantime, I'm reliving the nine most jaw-dropping, goosebump-generating, nightmare-enducing moments from the show's history. Cue creepy theme song...
Season 1
1. The Title Sequence
Question: Was there a single viewer out there that didn't get super creeped out by the title sequence? Answer: No. From the Blair Witch-type camera angles to the vintage photos to the jarred fetuses, it was apparent that AHS wouldn't be your typical fright anthology. And that score? Almost too good.
2. The School Shooting
The Halloween episode, where we learned about Tate's past, was easily one of the most surprising and disturbing episodes of the season. It was incredibly controversial to feature a school shooting scene, especially when the perpetrator was a character we had all learned to love. Still, the bone-chilling scene was incredibly powerful. It also taught us that on AHS, first impressions aren't always set in stone.
3. The Season 1 Finale
So technically speaking, an entire episode isn't a "moment," but the season finale was essentially one long 52-minute gasp. Easily the most terrifying birth scene ever.
Season 2: Asylum
4. Bloody Face
Even this GIF of Bloody Face does the trick. It's somehow scarier than the skin mask from Silence of the Lambs.
5. Killer Santa Claus
One thing that AHS really understands is that twisting events we all know and love completely elevates the chill factor. And Killer Santa Claus was easily one of the most creepy characters in this season—possibly because he seemed like he was straight out of the 6 o'clock news.
6. The Exorcism
Fun Fact: I fell asleep while watching this episode and woke up screaming "No!" over and over.
Season 3: Coven
7. Violet's Little Secret
The only thing scarier than your first time? Killing your boyfriend in the process. This scene definitely brought Teeth to a whole new level.
8. The New Orleans Torture Chamber
Madame Delphine LaLaurie, a.k.a. the first recorded serial killer, was one twisted lady, to say the least. Just thinking about her attic, blood beauty regimine aside, is enough to send a shiver down your spine.
9. Myrtle's Punishment
The vivid colors, the overcast sky, Myrtle's screams...there's just something so incredibly eerie about this scene.
Bonus:
AND the award for official freakiest Freak Show teaser goes to...
We can't wait for tomorrow's 90-minute long season premiere. Tune in at 10pm on FX.