Producer Paul Irwin ensured that extras held their cups high enough in the opening party scene.
The front door was broken accidentally when the teens flee the opening party scene.
It was in talks that J.J. Abrams wanted to direct a spin-off of this film based on the night Marty got his girlfriend decapitated. Peter Odiorne politely refused because he didn't want his vision ruined.
Beer bottle lables had to be removed prior to filming.