Writer/Director Kevin Woods was inspired to do a local horror film utilizing local talents and locations from a film that was similarly shot in his hometown of Lexington Tennessee in the mid-1980's titled "Revenge in the First Degree".
Originally titled "Anderson's Own Horror Movie" due to the fact that it was filmed in, set in, and starred the residents of Anderson County South Carolina, the producers allowed followers of the productions Facebook page to vote on the final title. "Carolina Grindhouse", suggested by cast member Eric Burke, was voted the winner.