“Dark Cousin” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 7

The angel of death makes her rounds through Briarcliff and those tied to it. Sister Jude learns some shocking news. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and rape** Synopsis Grace is weak from blood loss and sees Shachath (Francis Conroy), the…

“The Origins of Monstrosity” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 6

We learn of the origin of many monsters—Bloody Face, Dr. Arden and his creatures, plus a new young serial killer. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence/body horror, disturbing photos** Synopsis In present day, Bloody Face anonymously calls the police to come…

“I Am Anne Frank, Part 2” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 5

Anne Frank’s story is concluded and we learn the true identity of Bloody Face. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and body horror, disturbing photos** Synopsis Anne is disarmed by a security guard. The staff searches Dr. Arden’s lab, but they…

“I Am Anne Frank, Part 1” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 4

A new patient claims to be Anne Frank and accuses Dr. Arden of being a Nazi. Grace’s backstory is revealed. Kit questions his sanity. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and conversion therapy, mentions of rape** Synopsis This is the first…

“Nor’easter” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 3

Sister Jude begins to unravel due to paranoia. Another escape is attempted. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, mentions of rape, disturbing photos** Synopsis  Teresa hides from Bloody Face while he stabs Leo. Bloody Face comes after her, but Leo manages…

“Tricks and Treats” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 2

Lana may not have been crazy when she was admitted, but they’ll make sure she gets there. Also, we can add demonic possession to the list of problems within Briarcliff. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence/abuse and demonic possession, disturbing photos**…

“Welcome to Briarcliff” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 1

Welcome to Briarcliff, an asylum in the 1960’s run by a staff as deranged as their patients. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, photo of gore/body horror** Synopsis Leo (Adam Levine) and Teresa (Jenna Dewan) Morrison are newlyweds on the last…

The Rundown for Weekend 8/6/2021

Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union for the weekend of August 6th, 2021. MOVIES Official Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings posters have arrived one month ahead of the film’s September 3rd release date, which will be…

American Horror Story: Murder House Season Review

A comparison of the good and the bad of the Murder House storyline. **CONTENT WARNING: Death, rape** Synopsis Ben, Vivien, and Violet Harmon move into a haunted house (“Pilot“) and suffer the consequences (“Home Invasion“, “Murder House“, “Halloween Part 1…

“Afterbirth” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 12

History repeats itself as new owners move into the Murder House. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The opening flashback is Ben and Vivien deciding to move into the Murder House. They come this close to breaking up instead, but Ben…