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American Horror Story S2E6 — The Origins of Monstrosity

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American Horror Story•Season 2•Episode 6

The Origins of Monstrosity

8.1/10 · 5,414 votesNov 21, 201242 min

Ranked #12 of 13 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

A mysterious little girl is abandoned at Briarcliff; the Monsignor makes a Faustian pact with Dr. Arden; the origin of Bloody Face is revealed.

Directed byDavid Semel

Written byRyan Murphy

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Cast8

Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto

Dr. Oliver Thredson

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Monsignor Timothy Howard

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Lana Winters

Evan Peters

Evan Peters

Kit Walker

Lily Rabe

Lily Rabe

Sister Mary Eunice McKee

Lizzie Brocheré

Lizzie Brocheré

Grace Bertrand

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Dr. Arthur Arden

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Sister Jude Martin

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Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy

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David Semel

Director

Michael Goi

Michael Goi

Director of Photography

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Fabienne Bouville

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Episode Summary

"The Origins of Monstrosity" is episode 6 of American Horror Story season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 5,414 votes, ranking #12 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by David Semel and written by Ryan Murphy, it aired on November 21, 2012.

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