The Dark Worlds
Plays & Monologues
The Haunting of Blackthorne Farm
' From the pen of the awesomely dark talent that is P.J. Reed,' TT.
THE HAUNTING OF BLACKTHORNE FARM
Set on a crumbling, windswept farm deep in the Exmoor countryside, The Haunting of Blackthorne Farm weaves a ghostly tale of secrets and murder. The play follows JJ, Amy, and Ed, three down-on-their-luck friends turned amateur paranormal investigators. When the group secures access to the infamous Framley Farm under false pretences, they plan to record a few spooky moments for their struggling vlog and make a name for themselves in the paranormal community.
But the farm has other plans.
The trio's light-hearted banter and scepticism unravel as they discover the farm’s blood-soaked history: a family devastated by disease, a young woman brutally murdered, and whispers of restless spirits haunting its halls. As they dig deeper, strange noises, chilling cold spots, and a growing sense of dread force them to confront the possibility that the haunting might be all too real.
Tensions flare as Amy’s latent psychic abilities surface, JJ struggles to keep his fear in check, and Ed’s ambition blinds him to the danger closing in. The farm seems alive with malice, its tragic past bleeding into the present.
With moments of humour, terror, and creeping dread, The Haunting of Blackthorne Farm explores themes of guilt, ambition, and the lingering impact of history. A ghost story with a modern twist, it challenges its characters and audience to ask:
What happens when we stop being able to tell the living from the dead?
*1 International Bestseller in Contemporary Drama & Plays
Cast - 3M / 3F
Play length - 1 hour
Available from - Amazon.co.uk
'Our theatre company have been on the look out for a chilling horror based play for our October/Halloween performance. The Haunting of Blackthorne Farm is just that, it is a brilliantly unsettling play. It is a gothic slow-burn with an eerie rural setting, layered characters, and a sense of dread that builds scene by scene, it captures the true essence of folklore horror.
The dialogue builds tension, and the hauntings (which are both supernatural and emotional) capture the audience and feel chillingly real. A great play which we cannot wait to perform later this year! It is atmospheric, intelligent, and deeply disturbing in all the right ways,' S.J.
'The Haunting of Blackthorne Farm is more than just a ghost story. It’s chilling, funny, and full of heart. The Exmoor farm setting is rich with secrets, and the slow build from humour to real fear kept me hooked.
The characters shine Amy discovering her psychic gift, JJ facing his fears, and Ed chasing ambition. Their friendship makes the haunting feel real and emotional.
It’s a story about ghosts, but also about guilt, ambition, and the weight of the past. Creepy, moving, and unforgettable this is a play you shouldn’t miss.' P.W.
'THE HAUNTING OF BLACKTHORNE FARM is a creepy and disturbing play. It's also a brilliant piece of work. I love the atmosphere, the setting, the characters, the dialogue, and the dread that runs through it like a cable. This one's gonna be amazing on a stage. Highly recommended!' B.B.
'Loved it!!👻
"You are mad!" ~Ed 🏚️☠️🏚️☠️🏚️☠️🏚️☠️🏚️☠️🏚️☠️🏚️☠️🪦 Ohhh, this one is wicked.👿 It's written in 2 main acts of a play. I got involved the longer I read it. There's plenty of details within the blackened cold walls of this farmhouse, including the older couple/owners who seem... unnatural. Everything is in its place. Their home is haunted by a ghost. Don't get comfortable. In fact, get uncomfortable as the weight of the atmosphere, the air itself, feels eerie and wrong.😨😳👻 Some places and people shouldn't be investigated.🎥🕵🏻📸 But we live in a world where creepy whispers, mysterious history raises curiosity, and everyone wants to gain followers and make a name for themselves. It's interesting. People like interesting. The dark is waiting. Meet the team of Exmoor Noir Paranormal Investigations: Amy. JJ. And Ed. Destination is the Blackthorne Farm. They're going to solve this haunting.... Maybe capture a picture. Get noticed. It's an opportunity. However... something bad waits. It holds a toxic perfume. And not just in the cellar.🧫🪜🪤 🪜🧫 The tension grows the more the grandfather clock ticks. It's getting louder.🕰️ Is that children giggling? Why is it cold? Who's walking there?🚪🧟 Is that a spirit? This team isn't prepared for the weirdness. The environment, the farm house itself, is starting to push down, getting heavier, squeezing, letting present eyes, inner feelings see its shadows moving in. It's time to panic. How will it end when the horror finally reveals its face to our team?😱😫📰📜😱😫 There's plot twists... I'm not revealing anything here. You'll have to read it and experience it. The characters are likable. I don't like the owners. I wasn't supposed to. It's a good story with a good fright. Well written. If you like haunted stories that build psychologically, with some lurking 👥, give this one a go. I recommend. I like the book cover with the house that has its lights on.💡🕸️🏡🕸️💡Good idea.🫣 Happy reading.*•>§<•*🖤⚰️🖤⚰️🖤⚰️ 🚩🚩 Read the TWs. 18+ read.🚩🚩' S.