Writer Chris Hicks and Director J.W. Cox's first collaboration,
The part of Carson was written with Doug Lowe in mind,
Filming took place in Centerville, Ohio in below freezing temperatures.
Director J.W. Cox and Director of Photography Naim David would constantly sing "No Scrubs" by TLC while setting up shots in the bunker.
Watered down Apple Juice served as liquor in this film, as well as watered down root beer. Actor Doug Lowe had to take shots of insulin before the ending scenes, as he is a diabetic.