On October 17, FX will invite viewers to enter the asylum.

The American Horror Story Asylum, that is, as Season 2 of this drama gets underway.

With the network already having released a number of quick promos and teasers - all of which are available in our American Horror Story video section - it has now come out with a 30-second preview that depicts actual footage from episodes to come.

"Here you will repent for your sins to the only judge that matters," we hear Jessica Lange's Sister Jude tell a patient below, as the sneak peek teases a season ahead of "fear, lust and insanity."

As if we'd expect anything different...

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