5 Real Horror Stories That Inspired ‘American Horror Story’

American Horror Story is a anthology horror television series that attracts millions of viewers. What most people like about the show is that many of the episodes feature characters and locations that are based on real life, from the terrifying pogo the clown to the notorious Cecil hotel, the place where Elisa Lam was mysteriously found dead in the rooftop water tanks. So here are four people and a location that inspired the characters and places in the show AHS.   WARNING : Mature Content