Monsters under the bed, killer clones, and an eyepatch-cladHenry Winklerare only some of the terrors on display in the first trailer for the upcomingfourth seasonofAmerican Horror Stories. All five episodes of the new season will premiere on Hulu on October 15. The trailer also reveals the episode titles for the upcoming season.
This year’s spooky slate of episodes are “The Thing Under the Bed,” “Backrooms,” “Clone,” “Leprechaun,” and “X.” The minute-long trailer features an arresting montage of a number of horrors, including a monster under the bed that menacesDebby Ryan; a shovel-wieldingMichael Imperioli; a homicidalVictor Garber, seemingly activated by a button on his neck; and an affable, one-eyed doctor played by Winkler, who lurks in a creepy hospital in an episode shot in black-and-white. The series is a family affair for Winkler; his son,Max Winkler, has directed previous episodes of the series, and Max’s wife, actorJessica Barden, has starred in two episodes of the series.
What Is ‘American Horror Stories’ About?
A spinoff ofRyan Murphy’s long-runningAmerican Horror Storyanthology series,American Horror Storiesis more in keeping with classic anthology series likeThe Twilight Zone, orThe Outer Limits- instead of the serialized, season-long format ofAmerican Horror Story, every episode ofAmerican Horror Storiesis a self-contained horror story. It premiered in 2021; a new season has been released every subsequent year. Last year, all four episodes dropped on the same date as part of a “Huluween” special event; this season will follow suit. Episodes in the series have used horror iuconography to explore contemporary social issues - and a handful have even tied intoprevious seasons ofAmerican Horror Story. It has featured a number of notable actors, includingGwyneth Paltrow,Judith Light,Billie Lourd,Charles Melton,Alicia Silverstone, andMatt Bomer.
American Horror Stories
An anthology series of stand-alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
American Horror Storiesis only the latest entry in the dizzying array of series coming from the Ryan Murphy industrial complex. The latest installment of his true crime series,Monsters: The Lyle and Erik MenendezStory, just premiered on Netflix. The inaugural entry in his new series,American Sports Story, focusing on the rise and fall of New England Patriots tight endAaron Hernandez, is airing now, as is the first season ofGrotesquerie, a new horror/crime series starringNiecy Nash-Betts,Courtney B. Vance, and first-time actorTravis Kelce.
Watch on Hulu
The fourth season ofAmerican Horror Storieswillpremiere on June 13, 2025, on Hulu. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates, and watch the new trailer below.
