Season two of “American Horror Stories” had its highs and lows, kicking off with episode one, “Dollhouse,” bringing us the story of Mr. Season one made its debut last summer to an overall positive reception, as fans were delighted to see the introduction of fresh talent, some of whom entered the main cast of “AHS” in season 10. On September 8, creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk wrapped up season two of their spinoff “American Horror Stories,” an anthology with each episode featuring new cast members and new stories. “AHS” became famous due to its commitment to each season’s terrifying theme, the range of its cast members and some of the craziest plot twists and endings known to man. From its debut season “Murder House” to the fan-favorite “Coven” to the most recent “Double Feature,” I have seen it all. And yet, over the past five years, I have found myself shamelessly entranced by “American Horror Story” (AHS). I flinch at every jump scare and end up watching most of it through my fingers. Although American Horror Stories season 2 makes Spalding’s AHS: Coven backstory more unsettling, it also explains that much of his odd obsessions and behaviors were ingrained by his father.I cannot stand horror movies. American Horror Stories’ “Dollhouse” then reveals that this was another lie, as Spalding had several “ living dolls” during his childhood when his father kidnapped women.
However, AHS: Coven retcons this fact to confirm that Spalding arrived when he was already a child, with Coby telling him to lie in order to cover up his past.Īmerican Horror Stories season 2, episode 1 also retcons Spalding’s Coven backstory in regard to his collection of “ living dolls.” Toward the end of American Horror Story: Coven, Spalding takes the baby that was meant to be sacrificed to Papa Legba, declaring it his first living doll (as Madison was already dead when he used her as a doll). In American Horror Story: Coven, Denis O'Hare's Spalding explained that he had come from a family line of servants for the witches, having lived at Miss Robichaux’s Academy all his life. Alongside explaining that his real name is Otis Van Wirt, with Spalding being his middle name, American Horror Stories’ “Dollhouse” changed his true connection to Miss Robichaux’s Academy. While American Horror Stories’ season 2 episode gave intriguing context for mysteries about Spalding’s origins, the spinoff also retconned a few details from his past that were revealed in AHS: Coven. Nearly a decade after Coven debuted, American Horror Stories’ “Dollhouse” character, Otis, reveals an even more terrifying backstory for Spalding.
Much of Spalding’s background had been a mystery in AHS: Coven, with the Miss Robichaux’s Academy butler being notable for his cut-out tongue, unrequited love for Fiona, and unsettling obsession with dolls. The true connection to American Horror Story: Coven is revealed in the ending of “Dollhouse” when Coby tells Otis he must go by a new name, choosing his middle name, “Spalding.” While it was already suspected that American Horror Stories’ season 2 episode would connect to Coven due to the dollhouse obsessions, Denis O’Hare’s casting, and Coby’s magical powers, “Dollhouse” established itself as an origin story by revealing Otis was, in fact, Coven’s butler character Spalding. Related: AHS Finally Delivers On Its Best Season Theme (But Not How You Thought) After “winning” the contest, American Horror Stories season 2, episode 1’s ending sees the magically-powered Coby and Otis escape with the help of two witches from Miss Robichaux’s Academy. Coby is brought back to Van Wirt’s large estate, where he has created a life-size dollhouse for the women he kidnaps to perform “ tests.” While forcing the women to dress up as dolls, Coby and the other women must take part in different housekeeping tasks if they fail, they’re pushed down a well to their deaths, but if they “ win,” they become the new mother to Van Wirt’s son, Otis. Set in 1961 Mississippi, “Dollhouse” follows Coby (Kristine Froseth) after she is kidnapped during a job interview with doll maker Mr.
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