Dan Bone (Craven) bulked up considerably for the role. He put on the additional mass through a combination of chocolate, beer, and cider.
The cabin in the film was made by a man who lived in it but due to mental health issue, he shot himself there. The cabin still stands years after the film was shot
Dan Bone (Craven) grew a mustache which he had to keep groomed to perfection for 3 weeks, despite having to go back to working in between shooting days.
Influenced by Evil dead, Bad Taste and Friday the 13th.