Emmy-nominated American Horror Story: Hotel TV costumes on display...

In the fifth season of American Horror Story, after the gruesome happenings at murder houses, insane asylums, witches covens and circus freakshows, the action took place in the mysterious and enigmatic Hotel Cortez setting in Downtown L.A. The horror anthology series also welcomed Lady Gaga to its ranks as 'Elizabeth Johnson aka The Countess', a resident of the hotel and a vampire over 100 years old.

Lady Gaga's Countess gown and more original costumes

from American Horror Story: Hotel

These collection of character costumes from the FX television series were photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on August 9, 2016.

American Horror Story: Hotel TV billboard

These AHS: Hotel costumes are nominated for an Emmy for Costume Designer Lou Eyrich, Assistant Costume Designer Helen Huang and Costume Supervisor Marisa Aboitiz.

Costume worn by Lady Gaga as The Countess

in American Horror Story: Hotel

Pop star Lady Gaga is no stranger to wearing outlandish outfits, so these glamorous gowns worn by the bloodthirsty Countess must have been a refreshing change.

Sally McKenna costume worn by Sarah Paulson

in American Horror Story: Hotel

In addition to bloodsuckers, the hotel is also frequented by demons and ghosts, including the heroin junkie 'Sally McKenna' played by AHS regular Sarah Poulson.

Liz Taylor costume worn by Denis O'Hare

in American Horror Story: Hotel

Another resident of the hotel is the eccentric transgender bartender of the Blue Parrot Lounge, 'Liz Taylor', played by Denis O'Hare, given his makeover and name by the Countess.

Donovan costume worn by Matt Bomer in American Horror Story: Hotel

Finally the handsome Matt Bomer played 'Donovan', a former drug addict infected with the vampire virus and and twenty year long lover of the Countess.

If you're a fan of the sinister genre, be sure to check out more creepy horror costumes and props here on this blog.

American Horror Story: Hotel TV billboard