Trivia / Girl in the Basement

• Creator Cameo: Director Elisabeth Röhm portrays the nurse at the hospital.
• Creator-Chosen Casting: Actress Stefanie Scott was director Elisabeth Rohm's first pick for the role of Sara.
• Dawson Casting: Actress Stefanie Scott was 24 during filming, while her character is 17 when the film starts and 38 by the time the film ends. Jake Etheridge on the other hand was in his early 30s during production, playing an 18 year old Chris at the beginning of the film. Ends up being averted by the end of the film, which takes places 20 years later, making his character closer in age to him.
• Directed by Cast Member: The film marks Elisabeth Rohm's directorial debut, having been an actress in many films in the past.