American Horror Story: The most brutal villains of all time

The purest form of evil, 'AHS' really has the villain game down to a tee. Let's take a look at the 5 greatest 'American Horror Story' villains of all time

Villains have always been a crucial part of the 'American Horror Story' universe. But unlike any other horror series out there Ryan Murphy has always made sure they don't just remain as faces we fear - they become the stuff of nightmares. These guys don't just want to harm, they revel in the satisfaction of hurting. The purest form of evil, 'AHS' really has the villain game down to a tee. Let's take a look at the five greatest 'AHS' villains of all time. 

5. Evan Peters as Tate Langdon in 'Murder House'

Evan Peters as Tate Langdon in 'Murder House'(WikiFandom)
Evan Peters as Tate Langdon in 'Murder House'(WikiFandom)

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