The short film Less is more within tales of the Dead is a homage to titular character in the film 'May' played by Angela Bettis.
The short film 'Penance' within Tales of the Dead is a homage to the Italian Gialli cinema of the 60's & 70's.
The short film 'Wolf Cry' is partly based on the directors young life while trying to find his vocation. The scene in the benefit office is actually based on a similar event that happened to the director.