Originally conceived as more of a mystery/thriller, certain scenes, such as the attack on the pontoon boat and the brief nudity, were added to the script days before production at the request of the distributor.
Actor JW Wiseman was brought on board the day before his first scene after the firing of the original actor.
Reunites four cast members from Brandon Slagle's previous directorial effort, The Black Dahlia Haunting (2012).