The Ryan Murphy anthology series “American Horror Story” returns to FX for season two on Oct. 17. After teasing the show with a string of 30-second spots, the network finally gives up the goods with a minute-long trailer that provides a proper glimpse at the Briarcliff Manor asylum, circa 1964, where the story is set.

The new season stars Maroon 5 vocalist Adam Levine, Chloe Sevigny (“Big Love”), Joseph Fiennes (“FlashForward”), Jenna Dewan (Grudge 2), Clea Duvall (“Heroes”) and James Cromwell (Surrogates). Jessica Lange, Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson and Lily Rabe return in new roles.

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