American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy ignites vampire and cannibal theories with major season 10 clue

AMERICAN Horror Story's tenth season saw production derailed earlier this year as the TV industry was shut down by the global coronavirus pandemic.

However, show creator Ryan Murphy has revealed that the cast and crew will return to the horror series' set later this year.

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He also posted a pic that seemed to hint at the upcoming theme of the season, spawning all manner of fan theories.

"Looks like American Horror Story Season 10 is go for an October (fitting) production launch," he wrote on Instagram.

"Thanks to everyone who is working hard to assure a safe start for the cast and crew. And yes this is a clue," he added, referring to the accompanying snap.

The shot showed a set of razor sharp teeth against a stark black background and the comments section was soon flooded with speculation.

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"Vampire? Cannibals?" one eager fan questioned, while a second chimed in: "Rocky Horror Story?"

However, others were quick to draw comparisons to previous clues - namely pictures of a beach and the ocean.

An eagle-eyed fan guessed: "Definitely think it’s sirens. google SIRENS TEETH and look what pops up."

While another echoed: "Oooh I’m thinking Sirens aka killer mermaids, an at sea story!"

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Murphy is known for his love of femme fatales, so killer mermaids certainly seem feasible.

The furore comes after Murphy posted a picture of an idyllic beach, alongside the caption: "American Horror Story. Clue."

He previously wrote on social media: "Things are beginning to wash up on shore."

He also offered another clue during a chat with The Wrap when he said of the season 10 production delays: "A lot of what I was going to shoot was dependent on a very specific moment, it was a weather-dependent show."

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FX previously confirmed American Horror Story has been renewed through Season 13.

Elsewhere, AHS star Sarah Paulson is set to appear in Murphy's new Netflix show Ratched, where she plays an evil, sadistic nurse in a mental hospital.

Ratched is set to drop on the streamer on 18 September.

American Horror Story seasons 1-8 are available to stream on Netflix now.