American Horror Story: 1984 seems like the first time the FX franchise is engaging in nostalgia for nostalgia's sake

The Hollywood Reporter

"The launch was an hour-ish of the writers and frequent director Bradley Buecker saying, 'You like GLOW? You like Stranger Things? You like the '80s? Remember those summer camp killer movies? Reference! Reference! Reference!'" says Daniel Fienberg. He adds: "Forgive me for having expected more from this potentially fertile intersection of camp and campiness. The season's plot is intentionally thin."

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