 Barilli stated this was because he was not allowed to make the film he wanted to make, but was offered several different projects to work at.One film Barilli wanted to make was titled "L'occhio", when he was approached by producer Tommaso Dazzi who deemed "L'occhio" too expensive, and presented him with the treatment for "Pensione paura".Barilli admitted to needing the money and took the offer to direct the film.