The plot was inspired by H.G. Wells' 1901 story "The New Accelerator," about a scientist who develops a drug enabling him to move so fast that no one can see him. From his viewpoint, everyone else seems frozen in time.
This was the first feature film directed by Jonathan Frakes which was not part of the "Star Trek" franchise.
The house that Francesca lives in is the same house that is used as the school in Halloween, 20 ans après (1998) and the mansion in Scream 3 (2000).
When Zak, Francesca and Meeker are on their way back from the dance party, Meeker jokingly says "Let's dress Coach Wells up like Britney Spears." This is a reference to H.G. Wells, author of "The New Accelerator" aka the Sci-Fi story in which this film was based on.
Jonathan Frakes: in the background as a janitor behind Zak, Francesca, and Dopler as they look for parts at the science symposium.