American Horror Story Season 7 Episode 4 Cast

Okay, let's dish about American Horror Story: Cult, specifically Episode 4. Forget the creepy clowns for a minute and focus on the familiar faces (and maybe a few surprises!).

The Main Players: Familiar Faces in Scary Places

First, we’ve got Sarah Paulson as Ally Mayfair-Richards. She's still battling her phobias, and let's be honest, doing a pretty terrible job of it. You kind of want to root for her, but then she does something questionable.

Then there’s Evan Peters as Kai Anderson. He’s the charismatic, blue-haired cult leader. He’s absolutely terrifying, but also strangely compelling. Is it wrong to be a little bit fascinated?

Twisty Returns! (Sort Of)

Remember Twisty the Clown from Freak Show? Well, he makes an appearance! Not the actual Twisty, of course (spoiler alert: he's very dead). Instead, Kai uses the legend of Twisty to scare the bejeezus out of everyone.

It's a clever callback for long-time fans. It also proves that clowns are always scary, even in fictional cults.

New Faces (or Are They?) and Character Twists

One of the fun things about American Horror Story is figuring out who's really on whose side. Episode 4 throws a few curveballs our way.

We have Billie Lourd as Winter Anderson, Kai's sister. She seems devoted to Kai's cause, but you can’t help but wonder if she has her own agenda. Her deadpan delivery is also comedy gold in the midst of all the horror.

Then there's Alison Pill as Ivy Mayfair-Richards, Ally's wife. Their relationship is seriously strained in this episode. You can really feel the tension, and Alison Pill is just great conveying that.

The Shocking Reveal (Spoiler Alert!)

Okay, major spoiler alert if you haven't seen the episode! Turns out Ivy is in on the cult stuff! Betrayal! Shock! Horror!

It's a huge twist that makes you re-evaluate everything you thought you knew about her character. Was she always this evil or was she corrupted along the way?

Minor Characters, Major Impact

Even the smaller roles in this episode add to the overall creepiness. The cult members are all unsettling in their own way. They all really commit to making their characters seem like they’d be absolutely terrible to be around.

Keep an eye out for Adina Porter as Beverly Hope. She’s a reporter drawn into Kai’s orbit. It’s interesting to see her try to maintain her journalistic integrity while surrounded by crazy.

And of course, Mare Winningham shows up as Sally Keffler. Sally is a progressive political activist, and also Ally and Ivy's neighbor. She's a small part, but plays an important role in the building of the cult storyline.

"Sometimes, the scariest monsters are the ones you least expect."

That pretty much sums up Episode 4 of Cult. It’s not just about clowns and gore, it's about manipulation and betrayal. It's a wild ride, and the cast really brings it to life. Even if you're hiding behind a pillow most of the time!

So, grab some popcorn, turn on the lights (you'll need them!), and get ready for more twists and turns. Because with American Horror Story, you never know what's coming next!