American Horror Story Roanoke — - Episode 1

The couple quickly experiences escalating supernatural disturbances:

The episode is presented as a paranormal documentary titled My Roanoke Nightmare . This format utilizes two sets of actors for the main characters: : Featured in talking-head testimonials. Shelby Miller : Played by Lily Rabe . Matt Miller : Played by André Holland . Lee Harris (Matt's sister): Played by Adina Porter . American Horror Story Roanoke - Episode 1

The premiere of American Horror Story: Roanoke , titled "Chapter 1," debuted on September 14, 2016, introducing a radical departure from the series' traditional format by adopting a "show within a show" documentary style. Matt Miller : Played by André Holland

Following a brutal "knockout game" assault in Los Angeles that caused Shelby to miscarry, the Millers move to North Carolina for a fresh start. They purchase a secluded 18th-century farmhouse for $40,000, outbidding a group of hostile locals (the Polks). Following a brutal "knockout game" assault in Los

: Terrified, Shelby attempts to flee but hits an elderly woman ( Kathy Bates ) with her car. She follows the woman into the woods, where she finds herself surrounded by a torch-bearing mob and a man with his scalp removed. Production Details