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In a series-defining twist, it is revealed that the "evil" Bloody Mary wasn't actually the one killing the girls. , the seemingly level-headed sister, had been manipulating the situation all along. She had made her own pact with Mary: to bring the spirit a specific dagger and the blood of three "innocents" (her friends and sister) in exchange for power and security.

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The episode concludes with a historical flashback revealing Mary was a formerly enslaved woman who sought refuge from a serial killer, Margaret Worth. By the end, the original Mary (Dominique Jackson) is finally freed from her mirror prison, while is trapped inside to take her place as the new "Bloody Mary". Where to Watch is told to paralyze a cheerleading rival to become captain

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American Horror Stories Season 2 Episode 5: "Bloody Mary" Recap & Review

As the girls struggle with their consciences, those who refuse to follow through meet gruesome ends, traditionally having their eyes clawed out. The Twist: The Mirror’s New Resident