Someof these American Horror Story facts are probably not known by even the most ardent of fans. So, feel free to browse this fun list of trivia to enhance your AHS knowledge and learn a thing or two about its history. 1. Sarah Paulson’s Real Phobias Were Used in ‘Cult’. Ryan Murphy used Sarah Paulson’s real-life phobias in Cult to UpdatedNov 20, 2023. Many episodes, characters, and plot points in American Horror Story are based on true crime events and historical figures. Summary. American Horror Story draws inspiration from real-life FXs “American Horror Story,” the upcoming “Fargo” and HBO’s ongoing “True Detective” are at the forefront of the recent rise of the season-at-a-time anthology series. Each season vtQNG0.