The town name in the film was originally Prestonsburg, but was changed during production to Prestonsfield. The change of the name was combined from two towns: Prestonsfield, KY and Haddonfield, NJ.
Kristen Spaeth was going to play the role of Michelle Torrance but due to schedule conflicts and school, Diana Sanders was picked for the role instead.
The motel sequence was shot during the 2006 Fangoria Weekend of Horrors in New Jersey.
The role of Michelle Torrance was originally written as a male character for Michael Cucinotta to portray. Cucinotta left the production after increasing scheduling conflicts and, ultimately, creative differences with the director.