The gore effects were created using pig intestines, fish heads, and condoms.
In the scene where a woman's guts are removed, the director made a torso by painting several layers of liquid latex on a mannequin. But he did not solidify the mold and it came off flabby.
The chainsaw sequence was shot over the course of four days.
Beverly Khazzam, who drives a car in the opening scene, actually didn't know how to drive. Someone else lying underneath Khazzam inside the automobile had to operate the car.