Originally Posted By Dabob2 <>>Like when the father sees the middle-aged maid as a sexy young thing; does he see her that way ALL the time?<< <He does. A little more is revealed about that as the show goes on.> Okay, thanks. But wasn't he told that this maid has worked at this house for many years? And he sees her as late teens/early 20's? That doesn't strike him as odd? I'm still willing to give this a shot. Although, consider that by the end of episode two: They know the immediate previous inhabitants died in a murder/suicide. Okay - I could buy that they'd take it nonetheless. But then they find out (at least the Dad) that an owner before that murdered the rest of his family by burning them alive and disfigured himself. This guy is pleading with Dad to get out now, before it's too late. Then they learn of yet another incident of multiple murder that the modern-day creeps tried to recreate. Mom and daughter nearly get killed themselves. They learn that the house is known locally as "Murder House." ONE of those incidents... maybe they'd stay. But all three? I don't believe in ghosts myself, but I think even I'd be out the door yesterday. But that's the classic "Why the hell do they stay in the house" thing; if they left, of course, there's no series. So I'll go along with it for now...
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 BTW great bait and switch in the last episode when you thought the dog was in the microwave. The only thing I can't seem to figure out is if the family are also ghosts. I don't think they are.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I don't think they are. I hope not, as that one's been done before. >>But that's the classic "Why the hell do they stay in the house" thing; if they left, of course, there's no series.<< Exactly. If people in horror movies acted normally, none of the movies would last longer than a Casper the Friendly Ghost short. ; ) Horror movies require that people try to figure out what's making that noise in the attic or in the cellar, usually in the middle of the night, preferably with a candle or a flashlight with weak batteries. That's just the way these things have to happen. They also must include friends/neighbors/family members/police who know that the horror victim has been under a lot of stress lately and is probably just imagining things as a result. And finally, everyone who buys a haunted house must declare boldly, early on, that "now we've got a chance at a fresh start... things will be better here!"
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>ONE of those incidents... maybe they'd stay. But all three?<< In the next episode(s), they become a little more trapped, unable to leave even though they're trying to.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 ^^^^ I've noticed that you, Dabob2 and I seem to have the same taste in tv shows for the most part.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I do have worry in it's received a second season and how are they going to tell the story without it feeling cliche or tiresome.
Originally Posted By velo perhaps a new family in the house? Just caught up with last week's episode since I was away. Glad to see some of Tate's story and am wondering why he doesn't seem to remember what he might have done in High School? (is he a twin?)
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Anyone still watching? The show is twisted as ever. Lots of questions answered, but they also raise new ones. What is real? Who is alive, who is a ghost? Do all of the ghosts know they're ghosts? Will we see Frankenbaby by the end of the season?
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I'm watching tonight, Wednesdays are my busy nights for tv watching, so since I only watch Parks and Rec on Thursdays. I get caught up with what I dvr'd on Wednesday.
Originally Posted By velo I tape it to watch the next day - I have to watch during daytime 'cause it creeps me out at night, lol! That said, I'm behind this week and will have to wait until tomorrow morning to watch.
Originally Posted By danyoung >I'm still bummed that I don't like it. Lange is really good but the family is just too unlikeable to watch (for us).< This is exactly how I feel. They ran a marathon a couple weeks ago, and I wanted to catch up and get into things. By the middle of the 2nd episode I just wasn't enjoying myself. I really like the actors, especially Connie Britton (big Friday Night Lights fan!). But the characters they play are just hard to warm up to.
Originally Posted By velo sooooo creepy. I actually have to get up and walk away when I watch sometimes (and peek around the corner, lol). looks like we might find out who Rubberman is next week?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I am surprised they can go as far as they do on this show. It's not quite "R" rated but it sure is beyond "PG-13." Especially this last episode. Crunch!
Originally Posted By velo yeah, those mature audience warnings are to be taken seriously for this show!
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I'm hoping we'll find out the "rules" for the ghosts -- who can see them, whether or not they all get that they're ghosts, why some appear and others haven't yet, etc. Perhaps that's overthinking it, I dunno. Clearly the ghosts can make physical contact and kill people. It also seems that dying on the property makes a difference, as Constance told Larry to make sure the would-be homebuyer expired off the property. Good thing. He'd have been a voice with a very high voice and no one would have been able to stand that.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 <<I am surprised they can go as far as they do on this show. It's not quite "R" rated but it sure is beyond "PG-13." Especially this last episode. Crunch!>> I'm still cringing
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I have a question. The show has used real life murders as a basis, Columbine, Richard Speck to name two. But the doctor and his wife, is part of that based on the Lindberg baby?
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>I'm still cringing<< Right? >>But the doctor and his wife, is part of that based on the Lindberg baby?<< I don't think so, because the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped. This one seems wholly (or un-wholly) a creation of the show.
Originally Posted By velo well, the Dr's baby was kidnapped too (and murdered). So, there are some similarities. Going by the scene of the O.J. murders (on the Murder Tour) did you notice they lingered on the "Bundy Dr." sign? Apparently, there are a lot of references to other murders throughout the show - but I can never catch them all.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>well, the Dr's baby was kidnapped too<< Whoops, i missed that! I better rewatch the Murder House tour!
