Clad yourself in the most fabulous horror costumes seen on television by going as one of the characters in the hit anthology horror series American Horror Story. This groundbreaking horror drama created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk is made up of several mini-series with its different set of storylines, characters, and scenery. Some of the actors appear in more than one season, but always playing a different character.
The series tells shockingly scary stories that are mixed with sexy subplots held in different time periods. The elements produce weird stories that are gorgeously realized with detailed settings and dramatic costumes. With episode titles such as Murder House, Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, and Cult, it’s not hard to imagine what American Horror Story is all about.
Twisty the Clown is a serial killer who used to work as a clown, until he was fired from the carnival, as the other freaks are getting jealous of him doing a great job of entertaining people. He has a minor mental disability resulting from him being dropped on his head shortly after he was born. He tried to kill himself later in life, which lead to his face being horribly disfigured. Since then, he covers his face with a grinning prosthetic mask which is actually as horrifying as his original face.
Transform into a clown from hell with the Twisty costume guide, which includes a clown suit, mask, gloves and fake rose. Complete the look with the pint of fake blood and Sirius training club.
Sister Mary Eunice will strike you as a kind and innocent girl at her first encounter. But her personality shifts whenever she becomes possessed by the devil, in which she turns into a cruel, sadistic, and manipulative person who eventually murders by killing other nuns and inmates at the mental institution. She gains control of the asylum and works towards taking control of the Vatican.
Become a terrifying nun with this simple but very effective White Nun costume. You get the white habit along with white tights and ballerina flats. Use the White Face Paint to cover your face and put streaks of black paint to complete her look.
Beautiful costumes are definitely one of the highlights of American Horror Story, which makes it a perfect choice for costume parties. You can go as a Supreme Witch (played by Jessica Lange), Countess (played by Lady Gaga), Twisty the Clown (played by John Carroll Lynch), White Nun, or Zoe Benson (played by Taissa Farmiga) without having to worry about searching for each specific piece and accessory.
You can find staples in costume shops and thrift stores, which are chock-full of the stuff that AHS costumes are all about. Or you can skip all that searching with our American Horror Story costume sets that you and your friends can use to get all these looks. No need to worry about finding the right accessories. Beauty is in the details so make your AHS costume stand out from the sea of getups at any party.
American Horror Story makes use of plot elements that are loosely inspired by true-to-life events. The first season titled, Murder House, tells the story of a family that moves into a house haunted by its former occupants. The second season, Asylum, is about the stories of patients and staff of a mental institution for the criminally insane. The third season, Coven, follows the stories of a coven of witches in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The series is a showcase of award-winning actors and upcoming talents. This includes Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, James Cromwell, Lady Gaga, and Frances Conroy. Overall, the show is well-received by critics, although reception varies from season to season. Lange won Two Emmy awards, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild award for her stint in the show. James Cromwell and Kathy Bates each received an Emmy for their performances. Lady Gaga also won a Golden Globe award.
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