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American Horror Story Promo: What the Hell Is Going On?

If you're wondering just how weird and spooky FX's American Horror Story is, just watch the newly released promo below — not that you'll get any answers from it.Fall Preview: Get scoop on this season's must-see new showsThe new drama from Glee co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk tells the story of the fragile Harmon family: Ben (Dylan McDermott), a therapist, and his wife Vivien (Connie Britton) move with their daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga) to Los Angeles after Ben makes a terrible mistake that jeopardizes their family. The only problem? Their maybe-haunted new house may not be the best place to start over.The promo offers the first peek at the supporting cast of haunting characters...

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If you're wondering just how weird and spooky FX's American Horror Storyis, just watch the newly released promo below — not that you'll get any answers from it.

Fall Preview: Get scoop on this season's must-see new shows

The new drama from Glee co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk tells the story of the fragile Harmon family: Ben (Dylan McDermott), a therapist, and his wife Vivien (Connie Britton) move with their daughter Violet (Taissa Farmiga) to Los Angeles after Ben makes a terrible mistake that jeopardizes their family. The only problem? Their maybe-haunted new house may not be the best place to start over.The promo offers the first peek at the supporting cast of haunting characters, including a combustible Denis O'Hare, a floor-scrubbing maid (Frances Conroy) and her sexier counterpart (Alexandra Breckenridge), and Jessica Lange, who can't be bothered with any of this weirdness.

First Look: Ryan Murphy's "psychosexual thriller" American Horror Story: It's no Glee!

As for that rubber arm grabbing Connie Britton? You'll just have to wait to watch the first episode to understand that reference. But one thing's for sure, this first look does give you good sense of just how unsettling (and head-scratching) this show is sure to be.American Horror Story premieres Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 10/9c on FX. Watch the clip below: