The movie that Joey turns off at the beginning of the episode is I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). Kevin Williamson, creator and writer of the show, wrote the screenplay for that movie.
After the filming of this episode, Jennifer McComb (Ursula) introduced James Van Der Beek (Dawson Leery) to her sister Heather McComb. Van Der Beek and Heather McComb were married from 2003 to 2010.
Season 1 originally aired with movie related titles for each episodes. This one was originally: "Friday the 13th."
After Joey wrestles the remote control from Dawson at the beginning of the episode she changes the movie to 'Jerry McGuire'. This movie stars Katie Holmes' future ex husband.
Rodman Flender, the director of this episode, has experience directing horror. He also directed Leprechaun 2 (1994) and Idle Hands (1999).