 Many of the roadblock scenes were shot on today’s Highway 38 on the north shore between the damn and West Boat Launch, with the large home in the background of some shots, still standing.According to the American Film Institute, filming took place between December 10 and 20, 1955.Although the on-screen credits read "introducing Steven Ritch", according to AFI, he had appeared in "several films" before "The Werewolf".