American Horror Story season 6 episode 4 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a tense episode, Shelby confronts Matt and Lee, suspecting a conspiracy after witnessing Matt with a mysterious woman. The group meets a professor who explains the house's dark history, including the tragic fate of previous occupants like the Chen family and the Jane sisters. They learn about the Butcher and the Roanoke colony's connection to the house. Elias attempts to sacrifice himself to a powerful witch controlling the spirits. Matt is drawn to the witch, while Shelby desperately tries to save Flora. The episode climaxes with the Butcher refusing to negotiate, demanding blood, and Elias found gruesomely disemboweled, signaling a dire warning to the rest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Shelby accuse Matt and Lee of conspiring with?
Shelby accused them of conspiring with a mysterious woman she saw Matt with in the woods.
What is the professor's connection to the house?
The professor is the former owner and guardian of the house, knowledgeable about its dark history and paranormal activities.
What happened to the Chen family?
The Chen family, unaware of the house's history, tragically succumbed to the malevolent forces present there.
Who were the Jane sisters and what happened to them?
The Jane sisters were previous inhabitants who tortured and murdered their patients and were eventually killed by the spirits in the house.
What is the significance of the Dying Grass Moon?
The Dying Grass Moon is a lunar cycle during which the spirits of the house and land become lethal.
Who is the Butcher in relation to the Roanoke colony?
The Butcher is connected to the Roanoke colony and is responsible for the dark and violent events tied to the house's land.
How does Elias plan to appease the witch?
Elias offers himself as a sacrifice to the witch to protect the others and gain more information about the spirits.
What does Matt experience with the witch?
Matt feels an overwhelming and intimate connection with the witch, being drawn to her power and history.
What does the Butcher demand for the land?
The Butcher demands blood to reclaim and consecrate the land.
What is the fate of Elias?
Elias is found dead, having been disemboweled by the Butcher as a warning to the others.
Who is Flora and what happens to her?
Flora is a young girl who the group is searching for; she is found but the circumstances of her return are ominous.
What does the witch reveal to Elias about the Roanoke colony?
The witch reveals that the Roanoke colony was never lost, but came to the land of the house, practicing dark rituals involving human sacrifice.
What happens to Shelby at the end of the episode?
Shelby is left in a state of horror and desperation as she witnesses the gruesome fate of Elias and feels the impending threat from the Butcher.
