WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for American Horror Stories Season 1, Episode 7, “Game Over,” which aired Thursday on Hulu.
The latest episode of American Horror Stories, “Game Over,” offers its most meta narrative yet with a mother named Michelle, struggling to bond with her son. Rather than watch American Horror Story with him, she nearly goes broke to create a survival horror video game based on the series. The episode’s disjointed narrative introduces two horror fans, Dylan and Connie, early in the episode, who take part in an escape room at the Murder House. However, they quickly discover the horror is real and are promptly chased and killed by the series’ most famous killers, revealing it was all a part of the video game.
The killers shown represent AHS‘s earlier seasons and also act as a way to give audiences a look at how far the series has come. This list will help identify and break down the deadly icons of the American Horror Story franchise that appeared in “Game Over.”
Twisty
Twisty the Clown first appeared in American Horror Story: Freakshow. He was once a normal man who loved nothing more than bringing joy to children. However, a scandal forced him from his favorite job as a clown and spiraled him into a depression. Rather than find a way out, Twisty instead tried to kill himself by putting a shotgun in his mouth. Instead of dying, he survived with a deformed jaw that made him mute. This became the catalyst that turned him into the vicious killer, Twisty.
As Twisty, he would kidnap children and kill their “mean” parents. He’d then entertain the captive children like he used to do when he was still a respectable clown. In “Game Over,” Twisty briefly appears to land a killing blow on one of the victims.
Bloody Face
Bloody Face first appears in American Horror Story: Asylum. The killer wears a mask with human skin, teeth and hair reminiscent of a mask worn by Leatherface. However, Bloody Face is far more sadistic and calculated with his kills. He first appears in the ’60s kidnapping reporter Lana Winters but reappears decades later to Winters in a shocking revelation.
The character is one of the few true-to-form slashers in American Horror Story and is also one of the most brutal. Bloody Face’s brief appearance in “Game Over” doesn’t have him taking a life but does showcase him slicing someone with a massive machete.
Rubber Man
The Rubber Man persona is potentially the one character who’s most synonymous with American Horror Story. He appears in Murder House, the first season, and is actually the spirit of Tate Langdon. He uses the suit to take advantage of and impregnate Vivien Harmon while the family lives in the house.
However, following Tate’s turn in the suit, countless others have been seen wearing it, almost always ending in tragedy. Those who see the outfit can often expect a grisly demise. Throughout the opening scene and duration of “Game Over,” the Rubber Man can be seen in the background and front and center, terrorizing those who step foot in the Murder House.
Infantata
Inspired by the disappearance of Charles Lindbergh’s child, the Infantata was born out of tragedy. In the first season of American Horror Story, the Infantata is described as the dismembered remains of the Murder House’s original owner’s son, Thaddeus. Distraught by the sight of what was left of his son, Thaddeus’ father tried to rebuild his child, using his remains and the heart of another to bring it to life. Unfortunately, while his demented experiment worked, it created something that was far from human. Rather than crave milk or food, the Infantata only desires blood and will kill to get it.
In “Game Over,” it appears in brief flashes, attacking the guests of the Murder House with violent aggression.
Piggy Man
The Piggy Man persona is often shown scattered throughout the many seasons of American Horror Story. He initially appears as a pathological fear of one man in the first season. However, the story behind the man’s fear is later explained in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Essentially there are two Piggy Men. The first coming from an ancient folktale tied to the Roanoke colony — a violent spirit still active on the grounds. The second, identified with tusks and curled ears, is a man who led his own murder spree after being inspired by the original myth. This version of Piggy Man can be seen murdering a group of trick or treaters trapped in the house’s basement. However, the evil spirit and true Piggy Man is shown in the episode’s opening credits.
“Game Over” marked American Horror Stories’ season finale. All Season 1 episodes are currently available to stream on Hulu.
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