Both Vincent Guastaferro and Thom Matthews repeat roles from official Friday the 13th films. Guastaferro's role as Deputy Cologne in Friday the 13th VI has since become Sheriff Cologne, however.
The film is dedicated to the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic and their loved ones, as well as the healthcare workers and first responders on the front lines of the crisis.
Douglas Tait who played Jason in the last scene of Freddy vs. Jason (2003) was set to play Jason but pulled out due to scheduling conflicts.