This is the final film Wes Craven was involved in before he died of brain cancer in August 2015. He was the movie's executive producer.
The character of Peter Hemmings is based on real life photographer Terry Richardson.
Although actors Toby Hemingway and Kenny Wormald portray Colleen's ex-boyfriend and love interest, respectively, both actors are roughly 12 to 13 years older than co star Claudia Lee.