STATES INN
Hard-Charging Hypercar Thriller
THE WORLD’S RAREST CARS.
A DEAD GUY.
FATHERS. FERRARIS. FALLOUT.
Hoss asks for a Ferrari buried beneath a tarp for fifteen years. Bringing it back means putting family, machinery and old damage under the same hood.
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The story
For one week, Monterey becomes the automotive world. Rare cars, serious money and global attention pass within miles of the States Inn. Behind the motel sits a Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, buried beneath a tarp for fifteen years. Hoss asks for the car. Bringing it back means putting family, machinery and old damage under the same hood.
Production & Audience
Producer briefing
Production & Audience
Hard-Charging Hypercar Thriller
Ballpark budget
Preliminary target range, subject to production scope, vehicle access, stunt requirements, locations, and scheduling.
The logistics
Precision driving, vehicle access, insurance, and road control are central production considerations. The approach to practical automotive action will shape the final budget.
Market appetite
Action/thriller positioning with international appeal.
A distinctive automotive world offers a clear audience proposition for thriller viewers and car enthusiasts.
Supported by an immersive visual ZINEbook and screenplay audio companion, STATES INN is positioned to be pitched to mid-tier distributors or major streaming platforms seeking proprietary genre content.
Market context & source
Michael Husband’s 2025 independent-film market update highlights horror/thriller performance, budget discipline, and the importance of streaming distribution.
Michael Husband — Independent Film Market Update, 2025 ↗Budget ranges are preliminary development targets, not completed production budgets. Source attribution does not imply review or endorsement of this project.