The Hallmarks of Horror by Peter Bloedel

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Productions (262)
Comedy
|
25 - 35 minutes
6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (8-40 actors possible: 5-37 W, 3-35 M)
Set: Minimal

Scary movies are full of different ways to give you nightmares--but once you figure out the formula, the frightful looks pretty funny. Take a whirlwind tour through the common categories of the creepy, from lines like "let's split up!" to tropes like the car that never starts. If you dare to master everything from cobwebs to clowns, you'll be ready when they all converge in a single hilarious finale scene. You won't believe how fast the spine-chilling turns side-splitting when you know the secrets of The Hallmarks of Horror.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $60
Standard Edition $11.99
eScript Digital Edition $17.5
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Scary movies are full of different ways to give you nightmares--but once you figure out the formula, the frightful looks pretty funny. Take a whirlwind tour through the common categories of the creepy, from lines like "let's split up!" to tropes like the car that never starts. If you dare to master everything from cobwebs to clowns, you'll be ready when they all converge in a single hilarious finale scene. You won't believe how fast the spine-chilling turns side-splitting when you know the secrets of The Hallmarks of Horror.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 25 - 35 minutes
  • 6 W, 6 M, 6 Any (8-40 actors possible: 5-37 W, 3-35 M)
  • Set: Minimal
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-712-8

Production History

JUN 09, 2025 - JUN 09, 2025
University of Regina - Conservatory of Performing Arts
Regina, SK Canada
University of Regina - Conservatory of Performing ArtsRegina, SK Canada
MAY 30, 2025 - MAY 30, 2025
PAC At Damonte Ranch HS
Reno, NV United States
PAC At Damonte Ranch HSReno, NV United States
MAY 25, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
The MAD* Factory Theatre Co
Oberlin, OH United States
The MAD* Factory Theatre CoOberlin, OH United States
MAY 10, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
North Montgomery High School
Crawfordsville, IN United States
North Montgomery High SchoolCrawfordsville, IN United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
Lloyd C Bird High School
Chesterfield, VA United States
Lloyd C Bird High SchoolChesterfield, VA United States
APR 16, 2025 - APR 16, 2025
Lee's Summit West HS Theatre
Lees Summit, MO United States
Lee's Summit West HS TheatreLees Summit, MO United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 04, 2025
Central Collegiate
MOOSE JAW, SK Canada
Central CollegiateMOOSE JAW, SK Canada
MAR 29, 2025 - MAR 30, 2025
Roots School of Theatre
Fishers, IN United States
Roots School of TheatreFishers, IN United States
MAR 21, 2025 - MAR 22, 2025
Standish-Sterling Central Jr/Sr High School
Standish, MI United States
Standish-Sterling Central Jr/Sr High SchoolStandish, MI United States
MAR 05, 2025 - MAR 06, 2025
Holy Family
Temple, TX United States
Holy FamilyTemple, TX United States
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JUN 09, 2025 - JUN 09, 2025
University of Regina - Conservatory of Performing Arts
Regina, SK Canada
University of Regina - Conservatory of Performing ArtsRegina, SK Canada
MAY 30, 2025 - MAY 30, 2025
PAC At Damonte Ranch HS
Reno, NV United States
PAC At Damonte Ranch HSReno, NV United States
MAY 25, 2025 - MAY 25, 2025
The MAD* Factory Theatre Co
Oberlin, OH United States
The MAD* Factory Theatre CoOberlin, OH United States
MAY 10, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
North Montgomery High School
Crawfordsville, IN United States
North Montgomery High SchoolCrawfordsville, IN United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
Lloyd C Bird High School
Chesterfield, VA United States
Lloyd C Bird High SchoolChesterfield, VA United States
APR 16, 2025 - APR 16, 2025
Lee's Summit West HS Theatre
Lees Summit, MO United States
Lee's Summit West HS TheatreLees Summit, MO United States
APR 03, 2025 - APR 04, 2025
Central Collegiate
MOOSE JAW, SK Canada
Central CollegiateMOOSE JAW, SK Canada
MAR 29, 2025 - MAR 30, 2025
Roots School of Theatre
Fishers, IN United States
Roots School of TheatreFishers, IN United States
No professional productions.

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