Writer Bryan Casey told Jill Poisson (Director of Photography) he had an idea of short script. Two days later it was written and two weeks later it was cast and production had started.
Erin M. Olson's character was simply "Redhead" until editor Jill Poisson found the song "Abigail" from The Cobra-Matics at was released for use in the movie. Director decided to give her character that name.