S04E02American Horror Story · Season 4
American Horror Story season 4 episode 2: Massacres and Matinees
Aired 15 October 201456 minRated TV-MA
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What happens in “Massacres and Matinees”
A citywide curfew threatens to shut down the freak show; a strongman from Ethel's troubled past arrives at camp; Gloria arranges a terrifying play date for Dandy; the Tattler Twins reveal a talent that could knock Elsa from the spotlight.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 2 of 13 of season 4, so watch episode 1 first.
- It runs about 56 minutes.
- Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, written by Tim Minear.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (59 votes).
American Horror Story trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
- Writer
- Tim Minear
- Guest stars
- Naomi Grossman as PepperDavid Shiflett as Old Dude Carny (uncredited)John Carroll Lynch as Twisty the ClownJyoti Amge as Ma PetiteChristopher Neiman as SaltyPatti LaBelle as Dora RossTony Bentley as Mr. HaineyJudd Lormand as Doyle
Credits: TMDB.
More from American Horror Story Season 4
Every episode of Season 4American Horror Story episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.