The character of "Mila" was inspired by adult film legend, Ginger Lynn. Photos of Ginger Lynn Allen from her movie Le diable par la queue (1985) were used during preproduction . Ginger Lynn appears in the film as Mila's mentor, Roxy Carmichael.
The initial concept of the film began as "what if Le diable par la queue (1985) was an erotic thriller directed by Brian De Palma"