Different Day Pictures is thrilled to announce the upcoming horror comedy Stoned Inn, a uniquely regional, homegrown independent production built on the true DIY spirit of genre filmmaking. Directed by the filmmaking duo of Key Tawn Toothman and Naythan Smith, the film promises a wild, hilarious, and terrifying ride that turns the traditional haunted house subgenre completely on its head.
Stoned Inn follows a completely burned-out stoner who enters a bizarre, high-stakes contest to spend seven nights inside a supposedly haunted, newly renovated house. What starts as an easy way to pass the time and cash in quickly spirals into total chaos. As the nights tick down, he discovers that the house is far stranger, more unpredictable, and infinitely more dangerous than anything advertised.
The film features a stellar ensemble cast led by Maximum James and Jessa Jupiter Flux. Joining the madness is beloved genre icon Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn), who lends his unmistakable, legendary voice to the film’s most unusual character—a unique feline named Meowchette. Additionally, martial arts fans and genre enthusiasts can look forward to a special cameo appearance from Chris Casamassa, widely recognized by millions for his iconic work associated with the Mortal Kombat franchise.
Crafted from the ground up by dedicated Kansas filmmakers, Stoned Inn stands as a testament to the power of regional independent cinema, combining sharp comedic timing with authentic, practical indie horror grit.
Production details, festival screening dates, and the official trailer drop will be revealed in the coming weeks. For more information, media inquiries, or interview requests, please contact Different Day Pictures.
Key Tawn Toothman — Director / Producer
Key Tawn Toothman is a Wichita, Kansas filmmaker and producer working in independent horror and genre cinema. His previous work includes the horror-comedy A Very Flattened Christmas and the documentary My Day with Shelley. STONED INN marks his feature directorial debut.
Naythan Smith — Director
Naythan Smith is a Kansas filmmaker and co-director of STONED INN. Together with Toothman, he helped shape the film’s DIY horror-comedy approach and its intentionally unpredictable genre tone.
