The interior hallway shot was originally planned to take place outside on the bridge that can be seen in the establishing shot of the college. Due to a loud air conditioning unit nearby the scene had to be moved indoors.
The ending of the film is slightly different between the script and the final product. The script was written with a more hopeful ending in mind, however, in the editing bay, the hopeful moment was removed.
Jason Joel Harris improvised his role for several minutes straight. While all the material was good and befitting of a film professor much of it had to be cut due to time constraints.
Despite the film's intended and intense seriousness, the film was received with moderate laughter from the viewing audience at the showcase in which it premiered.