Lena Dunham Plays the Woman Who Shot Andy Warhol on American Horror Story Cult, Because Why Not. Well, this is a weird turn. We had heard a couple months back that Lena Dunham would have a role in the upcoming clowns and Trump smorgasbord of American Horror Storys seventh season. Now we know who shes playing Valerie Solanas, a feminist writer and actress who shot Andy Warhol in 1. The information comes from last nights FX premiere screening of the new seasons first three episodes. Entertainment Weeklys dispatch from the event contains a lot of information about the upcoming series, including Dunhams odd historical turn. Casper`S Scare School Theater Movie on this page. For the non history buffs in the room, let me explain in 1. Valerie Solanas, a denizen of New York City, published the SCUM Manifesto, a legendary incendiary radical feminist text which exhorted its readers to overthrow the government, eliminate the money system, institute complete automation and eliminate the male sex. The next year, after Andy Warhol declined to produce a play she wrote, Solanas went to his studio and shot him, along with art critic Mario Amaya. Both survived. After her arrest, Solanas was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was sentenced to three years in prison, briefly flirting with the mainstream feminist movement upon her release before fading into obscurity. Talking to EW, showrunner Ryan Murphy tied her crime to the cult of personality around Warhol, and thus to the themes of the season. She felt denied the cult of personality that was Warhol and the Factory at the time, he said. Warhol himself will be played by series regular Evan Peters, who will embody a number of cult leaders throughout the season, including Charles Manson, along with his turn as the famed artist. Im not sure I entirely agree with Murphys read of Solanass actions, but Im fascinated in seeing the results anyway. You can never accuse Murphy of not being ostentatious. What do you think Im torn this is either weird stunt casting, or its brilliant. Either way, American Horror Story Cult hits FX on September 5th. Entertainment Weekly. Cult Horror Movies The Great Bear LakeWe may not yet have seen the last film written by George A. Romero. A couple days back, the world of horror films and pop culture in general lost a true legend when. Read the latest horror movie news, learn what horror movies are on DVD or get the best horror movie posters JoBlos Arrow in the Head has got you covered The First Teaser for American Horror Story Cult Tells Us Nothing, But It Sure Is Full of CreepyAss Clowns. Are you in the mood for a scare Here are 15 horror films featuring creepy creatures that will probably end up giving you nightmares. Lost Highway is your source for weekly reviews of bmovies and cult films ranging from scifi and horror to the downright weird and bizarre. Enjoy the journey.