The idea of Tomato Man is based on of a creepy guy who came into a fast food restaurant that Matthew and Curtis worked at. The guy always came in just before closing and no matter what he ordered he wanted a tomato on it.
Tomato Man premiered at the "B Movie Celebration" in Franklin, Indiana on Sept. 26, 2010 to a enthusiastic crowd.
The TV program that Jessica is watching is an unreleased Squirrellycow film "Horror Hootenanny" starring Professor Horsehair.
The book Tomato Man is reading in one scene is "Champions of the Dead". Author Tom Savoy is close friends with director Matthew Enstrom.
Tomato man was filmed in Indiana and Kentucky.