American Horror Story season 6 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Matt and Shelby, a couple who recently faced a violent attack and a miscarriage, move to a secluded farmhouse in North Carolina seeking a safer life. Their new home quickly becomes a source of terror with unexplainable events, including inhuman howling and paranormal attacks. Shelby feels an intense sense of danger and experiences bizarre incidents, like teeth raining from the sky. As the terror escalates, Matt's sister, Lee, joins them but struggles with her own demons. Despite Matt's efforts to protect their home with security measures, the fear and supernatural occurrences intensify, leading Shelby to a harrowing experience in the forest, where she encounters horrifying screams after a car accident. Their dream of a peaceful life turns into a nightmare, with Shelby choosing flight over fight in response to the terror surrounding them.
Full Episode S06E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Matt and Shelby?
Matt and Shelby are a couple who move to North Carolina after experiencing a violent attack and miscarriage in Los Angeles.
What tragedy befalls Shelby in Los Angeles?
Shelby loses her baby after a gang initiation attack injures Matt and causes her extreme stress.
Why do Matt and Shelby move to North Carolina?
They move to North Carolina seeking safety and a peaceful life after their traumatic experience in Los Angeles.
How much do Matt and Shelby pay for their new house?
They buy the farmhouse and surrounding land for $40,000 at an auction.
What strange occurrences happen around their new home?
They experience inhuman howling, physical attacks, and other paranormal events.
Who is Lee, and why does she come to stay with them?
Lee is Matt's sister who comes to stay with them for protection after Shelby experiences several terrifying incidents.
What personal challenges has Lee faced?
Lee has struggled with addiction and lost custody of her child after a traumatic incident in her career as a police officer.
What unusual incident happens to Shelby during a hailstorm?
Shelby claims to see human teeth falling from the sky instead of hail.
What do Matt and Shelby find in their basement?
They find a creepy home movie showing a man being attacked by an unknown creature.
How does Shelby react to the ongoing terror in their home?
Shelby insists on leaving the house, feeling unsafe and unsupported by Matt.
What happens to Shelby in the forest?
She gets lost after following a mysterious woman, leading to a terrifying encounter with inhuman screams.
What does Matt do to protect the house?
Matt installs security cameras around the perimeter of the house.
What is Shelby's profession?
Shelby is a yoga teacher.
How does the couple's interracial relationship influence their experiences?
They fear that their interracial relationship might be a reason for the hostility and paranormal events they experience.
What is the condition of the man in the home movie?
The man appears to be attacked and terrorized by an unseen entity or creature.
