- Insider ranks all 11 seasons of "American Horror Story" from worst to best.
- Ryan Murphy's horror anthology series has been on the air for over a decade.
- Each season features its own uniquely terrifying tale.
11. Season 7: "Cult" (2017)
Although "Cult" tried something new by setting itself up as a timely reaction to the 2016 election of Donald Trump, it didn't live up to expectations at all.
While Evan Peters delivers a truly terrifying performance as incel cult leader Kai Anderson, the story ultimately meanders through a series of convoluted twists that don't mesh well with the poor attempts at political satire.
There are moments where it excels, like making the most of Ally's (Sarah Paulson) clown phobia, but considering this was meant to be a cleverly satirical attack on Donald Trump, it doesn't live up to that promise.
10. Season 6: "Roanoke" (2016)
2016's "Roanoke" starts toying with the structure of the series by depicting a documentary series based on the experiences of a family who encountered malevolent forces connected to the missing Roanoke colony in North Carolina. The second half of the season puts the cast of the docuseries together with the "real" people involved as they return to the area for a sequel.
The bold structure definitely feels fresh in the first half, but once the story progresses into the second half it fails to maintain the level of excitement and interest that grips audiences in the first. Sure, it gets extra points for Lady Gaga's spooky performance as the witch Scáthach, but she can't save the show from its overstuffed narrative.
But it's okay, actor Sarah Paulson was also underwhelmed by "Roanoke."