One of the may faces at Mouser Manor. Photo courtesy of the Mousers.

Camas residents, Marc and Valerie Mouser will open their fully decorated basement for public tours this Halloween. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, visitors to Mouser Manor are invited to a rare opportunity to enter a “House of a Thousand Faces.” The self-guided tours are free, but nonperishable food for the Clark County Food Bank will be warmly received. The mansion is located at 2652 NW Julia St. in Camas.

The Mousers have been decorating their home and hosting large, public parties since 2008. This year’s theme, “House of a Thousand Faces,” does not disappoint. With only a rare nod to gore or horror, the venue is still sure to leave one feeling… disturbed. Valerie was inspired by a Craigslist post offering the possessions of recently deceased hoarders. Among her finds, a treasure trove of hundreds of vintage baby dolls, all in various stages of whimsy, decay, and dismemberment. Guests to the annual Halloween party held last weekend were in awe. “All of these little faces staring back at you,” says one. “Each one seemingly desperate to tell their tragic story.”

The basement at Mouser Manor boasts over 800 square feet, a full bar with hard wood and beveled glass, and several rooms. Tourists will enter the main house, and be directed down a flight of stairs to peek into the rooms and appreciate every disconcerting detail. The exit will lead out a sliding door to the back patio and a path to the front of the property. Follow the event on Facebook, here.