: As is common in later AHS seasons, the "rules" of the ghosts at Camp Redwood feel increasingly arbitrary, which can sap the tension from certain encounters.
: The standout moment of the episode is the introduction of Bobby Richter. Wittrock’s performance brings a grounded, emotional weight to the otherwise frantic episode.
"Rest in Pieces" is a classic AHS bridge episode. It succeeds in tying up several emotional loose ends, particularly for the Richter family, but it gets occasionally bogged down in its own "semi-music-video" aesthetic. It’s a fun, bloody ride that prepares the audience for the final showdown at the camp. American Horror Story S9E8: Rest in Pieces
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