In this film, the boys have a small boat they use to get around in. On the boats hull you can see it has the mark "PT 109" painted on. In World War II, then future President of the United States Lieutenant, Junior Grade (LTJG) John F. Kennedy was the pilot of Navy motor torpedo boat PT 109. (LTJG) John F. Kennedy would later be recognized as a war hero for actions performed while on board the (MTB) PT 109.
Liberty Phoenix was originally considered for the role of Candi before her sister Summer was cast.
Susan Walters's debut.
Director Rick Rosenthal previously directed Leo Rossi and Nancy Stephens in HALLOWEEN II (1981). Nancy is his wife in real life since 1981.