Trivia

The gore effects were created using pig intestines, fish heads, and condoms.

In the scene where a woman's guts are removed, the director made a torso by painting several layers of liquid latex on a mannequin. But he did not solidify the mold and it came off flabby.

The chainsaw sequence was shot over the course of four days.

Beverly Khazzam, who drives a car in the opening scene, actually didn't know how to drive. Someone else lying underneath Khazzam inside the automobile had to operate the car.

Nancy Canberg was discovered by the filmmakers at a baseball park.