Although all of the films in this series deal with violent rape, this is the only one to also touch on human trafficking.
Despite taking place in New York City in the United States, none of the main cast are Americans, including Jemma Dallender and Michael Dixon, who both are from the United Kingdom.
The original title of the original "I Spit on Your Grave" (1978) was "Day of the Woman". That is why, at the end of the credits, it lists the copyright as "2013 Day Of The Woman The Sequel."
This film was one of the reasons why the Netherlands, commonly very soft when it comes to age certifications, instituted an 18 rating in January 2020. They also created a 14 rating at the same time. As of June 2023, there are only two non-porn movies rated 18 in the Netherlands; the other being "The painted bird" which has the ultimate distinction of being the first 18 rated film in said country.
Missouri-native-living-in-New-York-CIty Katie Carter is portrayed by up-and-coming British actress, Jemma Dallender.