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: Elements of the season's lore, such as the nurse killings mentioned later in the series, were inspired by real-life crimes like those of Richard Speck .

: A troubled patient of Ben’s who develops an immediate, dark bond with Violet. American Horror Story 1x1

: Their move is a desperate attempt to heal their fractured unit, but the house immediately begins to exploit their individual vulnerabilities. : Elements of the season's lore, such as

: The housekeeper who appears as an elderly woman to Vivien but as a seductive young woman to Ben, personifying the theme of sexual temptation. Production and Themes : Elements of the season's lore