American Horror Story: 1984
Season number9
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ShowrunnerRyan Murphy
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Num episodes9
NetworkFX
First airedSeptember 18, 2019
Last airedNovember 13, 2019
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The ninth season of the American horror anthology television series American Horror Story, subtitled 1984, focuses on the staff of a summer camp reopening after a massacre 14 years prior. It has been described as being heavily influenced by classic slasher films, such as Friday the 13th (1980) and Halloween (1978). The ensemble cast includes Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Cody Fern. The season marks the first to not feature cast mainstays Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters.

Created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the cable network FX, the series is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. 1984 was broadcast from September 18 to November 13, 2019, consisting of nine episodes.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of American Horror Story cast members

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Episodes

See also: List of American Horror Story episodes

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Production

Development

On January 12, 2017, American Horror Story was renewed for a ninth season, with a two-season renewal alongside Apocalypse, set to air in 2019.[1] On April 10, 2019, series co-creator Ryan Murphy announced that the title of the season would be 1984.[2] The season has been described as being heavily influenced by classic horror slasher films such as Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Halloween.[3]

On June 24, 2019, FX announced that the season would premiere on September 18, 2019.[4] The official trailer for the season was released on August 26, 2019.[5] On September 12, 2019, Murphy revealed the opening credits for 1984 via his Instagram account. He explained that it was inspired by Corey Vega's fan-made concept, which strongly impressed him. As a result, he invited Vega to work with series veteran collaborator Kyle Cooper on the official sequence.[6] Later that month, FX officially released the promo posters for the season, confirming the main cast's character names.[7]

On October 17, 2019, it was announced that 1984 would conclude with its ninth episode, one less than the 10 episodes that were originally ordered.[8] This makes it the shortest season in the entire series, and the third season after Murder House and Hotel to reduce its original episode count.[9][10]

Casting

On February 6, 2019, Murphy revealed that Emma Roberts and series newcomer Gus Kenworthy would star in the season.[11] In July 2019, Angelica Ross announced that she would have a series regular role in the season.[12] Later that month, Billie Lourd, Cody Fern, Leslie Grossman, and John Carroll Lynch were confirmed to be returning to the series, with new cast members Matthew Morrison, DeRon Horton, and Zach Villa.[13] In October 2019, filming pictures confirmed that original cast member Dylan McDermott would appear in the season.[14] Later that month, series veteran Lily Rabe confirmed via her Instagram account that she would appear in the seventh episode of the season.[15] In November 2019, it was confirmed that Finn Wittrock would return for the season finale.[16]

On April 2, 2019, series mainstay Evan Peters, who had starred in all eight previous seasons, announced he would not appear in this season.[17] On May 23, 2019, Billy Eichner, who appeared in Cult and Apocalypse, stated that he would not be returning in the season.[18] On July 8, 2019, it was reported by Deadline Hollywood that Sarah Paulson would have a smaller role in 1984 than in previous seasons, due to her commitments to Murphy's Netflix series Ratched.[19] However, in October 2019, Paulson herself confirmed that she would not appear in 1984 as originally planned.[20]

Filming

On July 11, 2019, Murphy confirmed the season had begun filming.[21]

Reception

Critical response

American Horror Story: 1984 received positive reviews. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the season holds an 88% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.45/10, based on 170 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "A near-perfect blend of slasher tropes and American Horror Story's trademark twists, 1984 is a bloody good time."[22]

However, the portrayal of Richard Ramirez received criticism, with many, including the families of Ramirez's victims, accusing the show of glamorising him.[23]

Accolades

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by American Horror Story
YearAssociationCategoryNominee(s)ResultRef.
202011th Dorian AwardsCampy TV Show of the YearAmerican Horror Story: 1984[24]
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards 2020Television and New Media Series: Best Period and/or Character Make-UpCarleigh Herbert, Michael Mekash, Abby Clawson[25]
Television and New Media Series: Best Special Make-Up EffectsMichael Mekash, Vincent Van Dyke, Carleigh Herbert
Television and New Media Series: Best Period and/or Character Hair StylingMichelle Ceglia, Analyn Cruz, Taschi Lynell
72nd Primetime Creative Arts Emmy AwardsOutstanding Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)Carleigh Herbert, Abby Clawson, Melissa "Mo" Meinhart, Lawrence Mercado (for "The Lady in White")[26]
Outstanding Prosthetic MakeupMichael Mekash, Vincent Van Dyke (for "True Killers")
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie, or SpecialGary Megregian, Timothy A. Cleveland, Naaman Haynes, Patrick Hogan, Sam Munoz, David Klotz, Noel Vought (for "Camp Redwood")
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or MovieAlex Altman, Doug Andham, Joe Earle, Judah Getz (for "Camp Redwood")
2021ATAA AwardsFrench Dubbing Adaptation of a seriesNicolas Mourguye, Xavier Varaillon, Libra Films[27][28]
Clio AwardsTelevision/Streaming: Special Shoot Spot/Promo: HorrorAmerican Horror Story: 1984[29][30]

Notes

  1. ^ Ross' character was known as Nurse Rita during promotion, but this is revealed to be a stolen identity she uses to work at Camp Redwood.

References

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