American Horror Story: Coven gets a release date

The third installment of the FX drama series American Horror Story has an official release date of October 9th. The third season, appropriately titled Coven, focuses on witchcraft and takes place over a period of decades in New Orleans.

On deck to appear is Kathy Bates playing a serial killer named Madam LaLaurie. She kept slaves captive in her home in the 1800's. The cast also includes Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, Gabourey Sidibe, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Alexandra Breckenridge, Patti LuPone, Sarah Paulson, Taissa Farmiga, Denis O'Hare, Frances Conroy, and Jessica Lange.

In addition to the release date, we also have some new teasers and the official plot outline. Already I am thinking this looks better than Asylum. I might have to watch Coven.

“Over 300 years have passed since the turbulent days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. Wrapped up in the turmoil is new arrival, Zoe (Taissa Farmiga), who is harboring a terrifying secret of her own. Alarmed by the recent aggression, Fiona (Jessica Lange), the long-absent Supreme, sweeps back into town, determined to protect the Coven and hell-bent on decimating anyone who gets in her way.“