Get Familiar with “The Under Belly of NOLA” & “American Horror Story: Coven” in This Featurette

New Orleans is home to innumerable dark tales that simmer this cultural boiling pot. Somewhere between the history of witches, slaves, and Voodoo, American Horror Story: Coven found a home for the third season. In this featurette, locals share some of the city’s trauma and explain why there’s no place like NOLA.

American Horror Story: Coven debuts on October 9th on FX.

“Over 300 years have passed since the turbulent days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. Wrapped up in the turmoil is new arrival, Zoe (Taissa Farmiga), who is harboring a terrifying secret of her own. Alarmed by the recent aggression, Fiona (Jessica Lange), the long-absent Supreme, sweeps back into town, determined to protect the Coven and hell-bent on decimating anyone who gets in her way.”

This season has a remarkable cast, featuring Frances Conroy, Taissa Farmiga, Jessica Lange, Alexandra Breckenridge, Kathy Bates, Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Jamie Brewer, Evan Peters, Gabourey Sidibe, Angela Bassett, Patti Lupone, and Denis O’Hare.