 Alia Shawkat, Chloe Bridges, and Angela Trimbur also joined the cast of the film, portraying Max's best friend Gertie Michaels, and "Camp Bloodbath" characters Paula and Tina, respectively.Principal photography was reported to last for 26 days in Baton Rouge and St. Francisville, Louisiana.Production for the film began on April 22, 2014, with an estimated budget of $4.5 million.