Bitchcraft
- Episode aired Oct 9, 2013
- TV-MA
- 49m
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8.3/10
6.8K
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After discovering her unique bloodline, a young girl is whisked away to a special academy for girls who share the same lineage.After discovering her unique bloodline, a young girl is whisked away to a special academy for girls who share the same lineage.After discovering her unique bloodline, a young girl is whisked away to a special academy for girls who share the same lineage.
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- TriviaThe LaLaurie Mansion on Royal Street in New Orleans, is reputed to be haunted by the many slaves tortured and killed by Delphine LaLaurie in the 1830s. It is notoriously considered to be the most haunted house in the United States.
- GoofsWhen Madame LaLaurie is first applying blood to her face, some of it is applied above her upper lip and below her bottom lip. As Louis enters the bedroom, that blood has disappeared.
- Quotes
Fiona Goode: Now, I've read all your files, and you're never gonna become great women of our clan sitting around here at Hogwarts, under the confused instruction of my daughter. We're going on a field trip. Jesus, go change your clothes. Wear something... black.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards (2014)
- SoundtracksAmerican Horror Story Theme
Written by Cesar Davila-Irizarry (as César Dávila-Irizarry) and Charlie Clouser
Featured review
A contemporary witch
American Horror Story "Coven", the third season of the popular anthology series, debuts with the episode called "Bitchcraft". The title sums up pretty quickly the vibe that surrounds this story. An academy of witches, officially known as "Ms. Robinchaux Academy for Exceptional young ladies", recruits girls who are in possession of supernatural abilities. From my perspective, Coven features among the best seasons of the Franchise, with its eerie dialogue, elegant setting in the heart of New Orleans and macabre elements linked with traditional witchcraft and voodoo. Focusing on teenagers, it's natural that viewers should expect certain elements of drama in areas such as romance, dating and competition. But combined with the thrilling aspects of belonging to a sabbath, the show goes beyond a typical and dull story of cat fighting.
The plot mixes pretty well "the chosen one trope" with social problems, particularly racism. In this regard, Madame Delphine Lalaurie deserves her spot as one of the most gruesome antagonist of the series. A wealthy woman living in the 19th century, she takes great joy in enslaving, torturing and finally murdering numerous black slaves. Without possessing any supernatural abilities, this character showcases how viciously a psychotic mind can operate. Back in the 21st century, Zoe, who appears to be at least for this episode the narrative voice, shockingly discovers her lineage tracing all the way back to the Salem Witch Trials. Due to her unusual "Black Widow" ability, her mother decides to send Zoe somewhere special where she would be protected and mentored. There the novice student encounters a group of three witches with distinct personalities and physical appearances that provide comic relief and a reversal of high school drama plots. Zoe soon joins Madison, a spoiled movie star and the embodiment of a mean girl, Queenie, a human voodoo doll with a tendency to outbursts and Nan, a clairvoyant with a heart of gold. Their instructor, named Cordelia, ensures that those four girls understand the dangers they are facing as humans in grasp of magical traits. Similar to previous centuries, different organizations, religious extremists especially, target witches and burn them at stake in order to eradicate the world from that they perceive to be evil. In contrast to Cordelia's protective approach, the episode introduces her mother, the famous socialite Fiona Goode, who returns at the academy. Behind her alleged goal of training the girls to survive, Fiona is looking desperately after a cure that would prevent aging. Without giving away spoilers, the episode crafts cleverly more conflicts that emerge between mother and daughter, as well as among the witches. It's also a testament to the dangers and trauma inflicted by rape, discrimination, abuse, torture, racism and religious fanaticism.
The setting centers on New Orleans. A magical city gripped by storytelling involving the occult, macabre, ghosts and witchcraft. On the one hand, we have an elegant white mansion that stands as a training facility for magical users. On the other hand, the city is filled with historical sites including the infamous house of Madame Delphine Lalaurie. A perfect balance between quietness, elegance and abject horror.
The acting does not disappoint with the inclusion of the brilliant Jessica Lange playing an insecure and power-hungry Fiona Goode. Furthermore, Kathy Bates also delivers a stellar role by getting into the mind of a sadistic murdered that belonged to the heart of the high society.
The plot mixes pretty well "the chosen one trope" with social problems, particularly racism. In this regard, Madame Delphine Lalaurie deserves her spot as one of the most gruesome antagonist of the series. A wealthy woman living in the 19th century, she takes great joy in enslaving, torturing and finally murdering numerous black slaves. Without possessing any supernatural abilities, this character showcases how viciously a psychotic mind can operate. Back in the 21st century, Zoe, who appears to be at least for this episode the narrative voice, shockingly discovers her lineage tracing all the way back to the Salem Witch Trials. Due to her unusual "Black Widow" ability, her mother decides to send Zoe somewhere special where she would be protected and mentored. There the novice student encounters a group of three witches with distinct personalities and physical appearances that provide comic relief and a reversal of high school drama plots. Zoe soon joins Madison, a spoiled movie star and the embodiment of a mean girl, Queenie, a human voodoo doll with a tendency to outbursts and Nan, a clairvoyant with a heart of gold. Their instructor, named Cordelia, ensures that those four girls understand the dangers they are facing as humans in grasp of magical traits. Similar to previous centuries, different organizations, religious extremists especially, target witches and burn them at stake in order to eradicate the world from that they perceive to be evil. In contrast to Cordelia's protective approach, the episode introduces her mother, the famous socialite Fiona Goode, who returns at the academy. Behind her alleged goal of training the girls to survive, Fiona is looking desperately after a cure that would prevent aging. Without giving away spoilers, the episode crafts cleverly more conflicts that emerge between mother and daughter, as well as among the witches. It's also a testament to the dangers and trauma inflicted by rape, discrimination, abuse, torture, racism and religious fanaticism.
The setting centers on New Orleans. A magical city gripped by storytelling involving the occult, macabre, ghosts and witchcraft. On the one hand, we have an elegant white mansion that stands as a training facility for magical users. On the other hand, the city is filled with historical sites including the infamous house of Madame Delphine Lalaurie. A perfect balance between quietness, elegance and abject horror.
The acting does not disappoint with the inclusion of the brilliant Jessica Lange playing an insecure and power-hungry Fiona Goode. Furthermore, Kathy Bates also delivers a stellar role by getting into the mind of a sadistic murdered that belonged to the heart of the high society.
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