An early version of the film, 81 minutes long, was shown on festivals in 1985, 1986 and 1987.
Original film shot in September 1983 in the Alberta wilderness on 16 millimeter film; later blown up to 35 millimeter for theatrical release.
Crew consisted of 4 people; with a cast of 5.
In January 1987, 23 additional minutes funded by Cannon were shot and added to the film under the production title "Storm-Aid."
Director David Winning appears in two cameos in the film; as Young Jim in 1946 flashbacks and also as the Man in the Wilderness in Lowell's opening nightmare sequence.