Close Encounter: Without a Trace Alum Joins Cast of American Horror Story

FX is about to have a close encounter of the Without a Trace kind.

Eric Close, best known for his seven-year run as Martin Fitzgerald on that CBS drama, has landed a role on American Horror Story. The actor will recur (via flashbacks) as Hugo, a former resident of the home into which Connie Britton's Vivien and Dylan McDermott's Ben move on the October 5 premiere.

Meanwhile, the series has released another vague teaser video. Check it out below, and best of luck deciphering its meaning...