The film cost $8,000 and was shot on random weekends over a two year period. The exterior shot of Delaware D High is a real school named the Everett Meredith Middle School in Middletown, Delaware. For interior shots, seven different schools were used for filming. The character of Corey was inspired by Corey Haim, which was the character's name in the first draft. However, Haim was never approached for the role as Dustin Diamond had always been the director's first choice. J.J. Garvine ...[Read Story ]