Ep 7. Open House
- TVMA
- November 16, 2011
- 40 min
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7.8 (5,731)
The show American Horror Story is an anthology horror series that delves into different terrifying stories each season. Season 1, episode 7 is titled Open House and follows the strange occurrences within the infamous "Murder House."
The episode begins with Vivien Harmon, one of the main characters, struggling to sell the Murder House after the revelation that dozens of murders have taken place within its walls. Her realtor, Marcy, convinces her to hold an open house to entice potential buyers.
During the open house, a strange couple named Chad and Patrick show interest in the property. They reveal to Vivien that they are former residents of the house and that they died there in a murder-suicide. The couple begins to taunt Vivien and her family, causing tensions to escalate.
Meanwhile, Constance Langdon, the Harmons' neighbor, becomes distraught after finding out that her daughter has gone missing. She believes that her other daughter, Adelaide, can communicate with the dead and asks her to help find her missing child.
As the open house continues, more strange events begin to occur. Vivien's husband, Ben, has a disturbing encounter with Hayden, his former mistress who was murdered and buried in the backyard of the Murder House. He begins to question his sanity as Hayden continues to haunt him.
The episode concludes with a shocking twist as the true intentions of Chad and Patrick are revealed. The Murder House continues to prove to be a place of terror as the Harmons and their neighbors struggle to uncover the truth behind its dark history.
American Horror Story season 1 episode 7, Open House, is a thrilling and suspenseful installment in the show's first season. The episode delves deeper into the mythology of the Murder House and the horrors that lurk within its walls. The performances from the cast are outstanding, with particular highlights from Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon and Zachary Quinto as Chad. It is an episode that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats and eager to see what happens next.
