A special feature on the DVD plays the movie from the college kids' perspective, in which Tucker and Dale are murderous villains.
The film was shelved for over three years before it was finally released.
Tyler Labine chose the "GIV'ER" hat to wear as Dale for two reasons. First, it looks like the word "GIVER" alluding to his kind and generous nature. Second, it is the Canadian equivalent of "Git 'er done," the redneck phrase popularized by Larry the Cable Guy.
Unlike most movies where a nail gun is used as a weapon, Dale's is actually hooked up to an air compressor. Dale can also be seen holding down the safety tip on the front of the gun with his fingers. Without both of those actions, the nail gun would not fire.