The film was shot in 1983, but it wasn't released to theaters until 1987.
The film debut of actor Ted Raimi who cameos early on as the kid selling condoms at the drive-in theatre. Raimi was 19 at the time.
Producer Marianne Kanter stepped in to play the role of Dr. Berman when the actress that was originally cast never showed up.
The film was originally titled "Slasher" before it was released as "Blood Rage." The 3 disc Arrow Video bluray includes the Slasher title card opening.
Initially released to theaters as "Blood Rage" in March 1987, by May the title was changed to "Nightmare at Shadow Woods" for further regions.