American Horror Stories Season 2 Episode 2 Review
The latest episode of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's spin-off horror series uses one of their most recycled storylines with an enticing new twist. «Aura,» the newest episode of American Horror Stories, is directed by Max Winkler and written by American Horror Story alumni Manny Coto. «Aura» is the second collaboration between Winkler and Coto, as the two previously created «The Naughty List» from the spin-off series' first season. With «Aura,» Winkler also reunites with New Girl star Max Greenfield, which Winkler previously directed three episodes for.
Within the first two episodes of the newest season of American Horror Stories, there is already a notable shift in its content. Unlike the first season of American Horror Stories which sporadically starred any of the horror franchise's alumni, its second season has made a habit of it. Last week saw the return of Denis O'Hare and this week, «Aura» features the return of American Horror Story's Gabourey Sidibe, who has starred in Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, and Apocalypse, as well as Greenfield, who also appeared in Hotel. Unlike O'Hare's character in «Dollhouse,» Sidibe and Greenfield aren't required to rely on their past characters to create the spin-off's freaky atmosphere.
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«Aura» uses one of Murphy and Falchuk's most explored horror tactics: ghosts. However, «Aura» doesn't use ghosts in the way their shows traditionally have over the years. Instead, «Aura» introduces a Black Mirror-style twist. «Aura» begins with a very Black Mirror-esque commercial for Aura, a security camera that latches onto the front door that allows its users to check its footage through an app. Jaslyn (Sidibe) is goaded into buying one
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