American Horror Story: Freak Show

Much as we love a good near-death clown scare, 'American Horror Story' season 4 promotional campaign has mercifully turned to the cast of its titular 'Freak Show.' See the bearded lady, a human strongman, a lady with two heads, and another with three boobs in our first real look inside FX's 'American Horror Story: Freak Show!'

'American Horror Story''s definition of "scary" has run the gamut between a mish-mash of horror elements over its first three seasons, but with 'Freak Show' on the way, we've entered one of the final frontiers of true horror: clowns. In case you weren't keen on sleeping tonight, check out the worst of the worst, as 'American Horror Story' season 4 unleashes clowns and more in a few new terrifying teasers!

FX's fourth season of Ryan Murphy frightfest 'American Horror Story' has put the 'Freak Show' on display in the latest teasers, but where previously we'd have to wait longer for a look at the actual cast, the whole troupe has come front and center. Meet the cast of 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' in the first poster, and check out another brand-new creepy teaser!

'American Horror Story' creator Ryan Murphy remains well known for his casting cross-pollination, so much so, that it's become a new normal. And while we wouldn't expect Jim Parsons or Mark Ruffalo to pop up among the 'Freak Show,' the FX horror drama has recruited 'White Collar' and Emmy-nominated 'The Normal Heart' star Matt Bomer for a warped new role. Let's celebrate with yet another freaky 'Freak Show' teaser!

It just wouldn't be October without 'American Horror Story''s latest FX spookfest, and 2014 is no different. The 'Freak Show' has officially set its October premiere for season 4 of the Ryan Murphy-helmed horror series, debuting a brand-new teaser, and returning Jessica Lange and all your old favorites for another round of campy scares.

The other day saw 'American Horror Story' season 4 making one of its biggest additions to the 'Freak Show' in the form of legendary singer Patti LaBelle, but are you ready for the smallest? Find out what role the "World's Smallest Woman" Jyoti Amge will have in the 'Freak Show' (okay, it's a bit transparent), and get a first look at Jessica Lange in costume as lead character Elsa Mars!

Previous 'American Horror Story' cycle 'Coven' cemented creator Ryan Murphy's propensity for oddball pop culture casting, bringing the witchy Stevie Nicks into the fold, and 'Freak Show' is proving no different. The latest to join 'American Horror Story' season 4 is none other than legendary singer Patti LaBelle, but will she put her pipes to good use on the 'Freak Show'?

Comic-Con 2014 is a freak dhow all its own, but never moreso than when FX’s ‘American Horror Story’ own actual 'Freak Show' puts in its first San Diego appearance. Find out what the cast and crew had to say of the ‘Coven’ days behind, as well as what to expect from a first look at ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ from our Comic-Con 2014 panel recap!

FX miniseries (ish) 'American Horror Story' never fails to disappoint with its cryptic teasers of the fall premiere, and 'Freak Show' is expectedly no different. Gaze at the wonder of a fallen angel come to Earth in the first official teaser promo for the next round of Ryan Murphy's spooky serial, 'American Horror Story: Freak Show!'

'American Horror Story,' meet 'American Beauty.' Where yesterday we learned that FX's Ryan Murphy horror serial would make its first Comic-Con appearance in the coming week, season 4's 'Freak Show' setting has added a dash of new blood in 'The Hunger Games' actor Wes Bentley, but who might he end up tormenting among the cast?