In less than two weeks the “American Horror Story” season 6 subtitle will be revealed and we can briefly rest our tired minds from the constant speculation and the pressing, nagging questions pummeling our brains. Namely: What is the setting? What is the season 6 theme and which of the 20-plus teaser videos that AHS powers-that-be posted on Facebook is the real thing? Is it possible something very simple is screaming, “It’s me! Pick me! The others are fake! Don’t you see what makes me the real deal?”
By now, we all know Ryan Murphy and FX are having great fun keeping us guessing about the “?6” “American Horror Story” installment. FX boss John Landgraf probably loved telling the Television Critics Association that he and his pal Murphy are going to tease, troll, and misdirect us with a ton of bogus trailers. You’re probably not alone if you’ve played every terrifying clip dozens, if not hundreds of times, trying in desperation to find some detail, some small scrap of evidence, that exposes the accurate clip. What else could a diehard fan possibly do?
Here’s the thing: Maybe the clue lies in something so familiar about “American Horror Story” that it’s been entirely overlooked. Does anyone else remember one of Sesame Street’s signature segments “One of these things is not like the others. One of these things just doesn’t belong?” Maybe this philosophy applies to the authentic “American Horror Story” season 6 trailer.
Full disclosure: This theory is just that – a theory; like dozens of other cyber-related speculation pieces on the highly-debated subject. But, it’s simply too compelling to not jump wildly into the fray and boldly suggest that the real “American Horror Story” season 6 teaser clip is (Drum roll, please!): Descent.
Yes. You heard it correctly. Forget the cornfields and kids sitting at desks. Forget the millipede crawling across the woman’s face, the murderous mobile and the demon doll. All clever misdirects.
What is it about a running foot being grabbed by randomly protruding hands underneath a spooky staircase that causes us to suspect we’ve got the real deal? Are you ready? The signature AHS main titles theme music at the end. That repetitive whispery noise that almost sounds like “Great scare, great scare” if listened to in a certain way.
None of the other clips incorporate this music. Is there a reason for this? Is this what makes Descent the logical choice? The music was originally composed by Cesar Davila- Irizarry and was featured in all five of “American Horror Story’s” prior seasons.
Furthermore, “Descent” could carry multiple meanings in the “blended” “American Horror Story” universe. It has been suggested that Tate Langdon’s Murder House son Michael will reappear this season. Will the show follow his homicidal lineage? Will we see the devil’s spawn child pick up where we left him in season one, after wallowing giddily in a bloodbath after killing his nanny?
Many of the “Coven” characters were Salem witch trial descendants. Madison Montgomery may have descended from the Charles and Nora Montgomery family. Vivien Harmon had family in Florida where “Freak Show” was set. “Asylum” depicted Sister Jude’s descent into madness. The Countess created a whole new breed of bloodthirsty children in “Hotel” and her baby was delivered by mad Dr. Montgomery.
Other reports suggest that a TV Guide print listing for “American Horror Story: The Mist” means season 6 will be subtitled The Mist and therefore, the weird creature crawling along the railroad tracks shrouded in fog could be the real trailer. Just remember, the TV Guide listing itself could be an elaborate hoax.
Is the proof in the music? What do you think?
“American Horror Story” returns to FX on Wednesday,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNn9L_YEP6s
Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. ET on FX.