The previous entries in this series were mostly shot on location, but this one was mainly shot in a studio. All the scenes involving the dress factory were shot in a studio.
Though Charles Bronson had hated the idea of a fifth "Death Wish" film, he actually had fun making this film. According to the book, "Bronson's Loose", Charles Bronson even formed a strong personal friendship with director Allan A. Goldstein so much that Goldstein tried to get the directorial job of one of the "Family of Cops" films just to work with the star again. During this film's premiere, Bronson asked Goldstein that instead of them watching the film- Bronson and Goldstein take their families out together to eat at a fancy restaurant- Bronson's treat. Goldstein happily agreed.
The black leather jacket that Paul Kersey uses in the film is the same one Charles Bronson used in "Donato and Daughter" (1993).