Trivia

Both Bruce Campbell and Robert Z'Dar have had the nickname "The Chin".

Three cameras were used to shoot the St. Patrick's Day parade before the production began. Sam Raimi shot some of this footage, which was shown to investors to secure the money to "complete" the film.

The Coroner (Barry Brenner) was William Lustig's real-life doctor.

Although the film is set in New York City, it was only shot there for three days.

Bruce Campbell admits that he only did the film because he needed work. He also admitted that he believed the film wasn't any good.

Sam Raimi: the parade reporter.

Jake LaMotta: makes a brief cameo as a detective.

Richard Roundtree: (Shaft) makes a brief cameo as Commissioner Pike.

William Lustig: makes a brief cameo as a motel-manager.