The movie's original title was "Fall Break" but was changed to "The Mutilator" for its video release for marketing reasons.
The film was released theatrically in two versions: first unrated, and later an R rated version.
Milk was poured in the swimming pool to make the water more cloudy.
Pamela Weddle Cooper stepped in at the last minute to play the mother in the opening scene after the original actress cast in the role decided not to play the part for religious reasons.
According to director Buddy Cooper, the car featured in the movie was sold shortly after production wrapped, and wrecked by the new owner about three days later.