The gas station where the four boys go to hang out was built for this movie. It was left up as an attraction for people driving into Fort Davis, but it collapsed in 2006.
Peter Facinelli's wife (girlfriend at the time), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) star Jennie Garth, gave birth to their first child during the filming of this movie. His co-stars Breckin Meyer and Ethan Embry drove him to the airport when he found out she was in labor. The plane was delayed and he coached her through the birth over the phone.
Took 25 days to film.
A major arraignment was postponed at the local courthouse so scenes could be shot. The court house stood in for Dancer's High School.