Magna resident Carla Monterroza displays creepy doll collection along fence
The 36-year-old collector has moved her extensive horror memorabilia and vintage dolls from her home to the outdoors for the first time.
By Jonathan Reed ·
Carla Monterroza, 36, has placed her extensive collection of dolls and spooky items along the fence at the end of Twain Drive in Magna, Utah. This marks the first time she has moved the collection from her interior living space to the outdoors. Monterroza spent years acquiring the pieces, frequently finding them at local thrift stores.
The display features a variety of creepy figures that Monterroza describes as comforting rather than frightening. She stated that she has always loved creepy things and that they bring her a sense of peace. "These things bring me comfort," Monterroza said. The outdoor arrangement serves as an extension of her permanent indoor setup.
Inside her home, Monterroza keeps the lights dimmed and the room blacked out. The interior is filled with horror film memorabilia, vintage dolls, and a specific collection of Ouija boards. She noted that she maintains this atmosphere throughout the year, not just during the Halloween season. "My house is like this all year round," she said through a laugh.
Monterroza replaced previous decorative items with this horror-themed collection after her income increased. "Once I started making enough money, I went and bought all this horror decor," she explained. She no longer keeps the "live, laugh, love" decor she previously owned. The shift allowed her to fully curate the environment around her favorite genres.
Some of the dolls in the collection have personal histories for Monterroza. She recalled hearing tiny footsteps outside her door once when she only had one doll in the house, a figure dressed in black. "I swear I heard tiny footsteps outside my door," Monterroza said. "This doll was the only one I had at the time." She uses horror films and the surrounding atmosphere to cope with difficult life events.
The collection remains a constant presence in her daily life. Monterroza said that watching horror movies helps her feel less distressed about her current circumstances. The items provide a specific form of relief during challenging periods. The display at the end of Twain Drive offers passersby a direct view of the eclectic assortment she has gathered over several years.
