WARNING! Spoilers ahead for American Horror Stories season 2, episode 5.The cast and characters of American Horror Stories season 2, episode 5, “Bloody Mary” bring to life one of the most terrifying installments of the series. “Bloody Mary” follows the nauseating and disturbing American Horror Stories season 2, episode 4 ending. While “Milkmaids” took place entirely in the 18th century, American Horror Stories’ “Bloody Mary” characters are seen in both past and present timelines.
“Bloody Mary” is the type of horror story that American Horror Story has always excelled at adapting, as the episode depicts teenagers testing out the dangerous Bloody Mary urban legend. However, while a few are skeptical about whether Bloody Mary can actually be conjured, the American Horror Stories season 2 episode shows that the urban legend is more than real. As Bloody Mary makes pacts with each teen, they must fulfill their brutal end of the deal or risk death.
Using the real-life Bloody Mary legend was previously teased by Ryan Murphy as a possible season theme for American Horror Story, but the terrifying premise was used for a one-episode arc instead. “Bloody Mary” boasts one of the biggest casts of American Horror Stories season 2 yet, with none of the actors having previously appeared in the American Horror Story universe. Here’s a breakdown of the American Horror Stories season 2, episode 5 cast and characters.
American Horror Stories' Bloody Mary Cast & Characters
Dominique Jackson as Bloody Mary: The menacing spirit who is conjured through mirrors and speaks to the teenage girls. Jackson notably collaborated with Ryan Murphy on his TV show Pose, where she played the character Elektra. The actress has also been seen in Legendary, American Gods, and Chick Fight.
Quvenzhané Wallis as Bianca: The timid younger sister of Elise who is told by Bloody Mary how to get into Yale. Wallis is another member of the American Horror Stories “Bloody Mary” cast that came to prominence as a child actor. Her first and most highly acclaimed role was as Hushpuppy in the Oscar-nominated movie Beasts of the Southern Wild, after which she appeared in Best Picture-winning 12 Years a Slave and the hit 2014 Annie remake in the title role. Wallis has also appeared in Black-ish, Swagger, and the upcoming live-action Paramount+ Dora the Explorer series.
Raven Scott as Elise: Bianca's older sister who encourages her to play Bloody Mary with them, but takes charge in figuring out how to get rid of the spirit's power over them. Prior to her role in the American Horror Stories season 2 episode “Bloody Mary,” Scott was seen in Seven Days, New Year, The Call of the Wild, and See.
Kyla Drew as Maggie: One of Elise's friends who is told by Bloody Mary how to take her friend River from his girlfriend. Kyla Drew is known for her success as a child actor, which has included roles on How I Met Your Mother, Jessie, Raven’s Home, No Good Nick, Crown Lake, and most notably the Nickelodeon series Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.
Kyanna Simone as Lena: Elise's cheerleader friend who is told by Bloody Mary to paralyze a teammate in order to become captain. The American Horror Stories “Bloody Mary” actress is known for her roles in Ma, Fist Fight, Black Lightning, Chambers, and All American season 3.
American Horror Stories' Bloody Mary Supporting Cast & Characters
Maggie Carney as Margaret Worth: The sadistic killer in American Horror Stories season 2, episode 5 who captured Bloody Mary and enslaved people on the Underground Railroad. Carney has also been seen in TV shows like Lucifer, Little Fires Everywhere, and Bunk'd.
JJ Batteast as River: Maggie's ex-boyfriend with whom Bloody Mary tells her how to get back together. The actor is best known for playing Flick in the 2017 TV movie A Christmas Story Live!, Young Dutch in Dutch, and Jonathan in Mixed-ish.
Shane Callahan as Robert: The historian who tells Elise about the history of Margaret Worth's connection to the Underground Railroad. Callahan has also been seen on TV shows like Hulu's Dopesick, Reprisal, Outsiders, Under the Dome, and The Wilds.
Anecia Forbes as Candace: The young formerly enslaved woman who is deceived into aiding Margaret Worth's crimes. Prior to American Horror Stories season 2, Forbes has roles in the TV miniseries shorts Dhar Mann and Sonder.
Angelique Ayoadé as Kristen: River's new girlfriend whose nudes Bloody Mary wants Maggie to release. American Horror Stories’ “Bloody Mary” is only the third acting credit of Ayoadé, with her previous projects being Skin in the Game and the short film Cherry Bomb.
Troy Barnes as David: Bloody Mary's young son who went to Margaret Worth's cabin. Before “Bloody Mary,” Barnes was seen in Blue’s Clues & You and the short film Mirage.
William Lee Houston as Lena’s Dad: Lena's father who finds her after Bloody Mary's wrath. Houston is known for his various guest roles outside of the American Horror Stories cast on TV shows like 9-1-1: Lone Star, Peacock's Saved by the Bell, Rules of Engagement, and Living with Parents.
Carol Jefferson as Lena’s Mom: Lena's grief-stricken mom who finds her daughter in their home. Jefferson has also been seen in The Great Controversy Ended, Running Wild, and Possession.
Ryan D. Madison as Anna: The high school cheerleader captain who Lena is told to drop in the pyramid by Bloody Mary. Madison has also appeared in Is My Daughter Really Dead? and You Married Dat.
Tiffany Yvonne Cox as Ms. Brooks: Lena, Maggie, and Elise's high school teacher who aptly discusses the laws of reflections and refractions in class. Cox's other acting credits include appearances on Jane the Virgin, How to Get Away with Murder, Commune, Dead to Me, and Good Trouble.
Marsha Henry as Robin: Elise and Bianca's mom who neglects them. The American Horror Stories season 2 "Bloody Mary" actress has also been seen in Criminal Minds, Lockdown, and Famous in Love.
James Coker as Mr. Miller: Bianca's guidance counselor who Bloody Mary told her to accuse of a big crime. Coker is known for his appearances in The Other Kennedys, 13 Reasons Why, Above Average Parents, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Celestial as Nia: An older woman who asks Bloody Mary to help her while trapped in Worth's cellar. Celestial's other film and TV appearances outside of the American Horror Stories season 2, episode 5 cast have been in Ryan Murphy's American Crime Story, A Day of Trouble, and Dutch.