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American Horror Story•Season 10•Episode 1

Cape Fear

7.9/10 · 4,380 votesAug 25, 202152 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 10•+1.3 vs season avg

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A struggling writer, his pregnant wife, and their daughter move to an isolated beach town for the winter. Once they're settled in, the town's true residents begin to make themselves known.

Directed byJohn J. Gray

Written byRyan Murphy, Brad Falchuk

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Cast4

Sarah Paulson

Tuberculosis Karen / Mamie Eisenhower

Lily Rabe

Doris Gardner / Amelia Earhart

Leslie Grossman

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Angelica Ross

The Chemist / Theta

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Ryan Murphy

Writer

Brad Falchuk

Writer

John J. Gray

Director

Ken Ramos

Editor

Lisa Trulli

Editor

Jared Siess

Editor

Andrew Mitchell

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Cape Fear" is episode 1 of American Horror Story season 10. It scored 7.9/10 from 4,380 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by John J. Gray and written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, it aired on August 25, 2021.

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