Continuity mistake: When John comes to get Dawn and they leave Sally's house, the Chihuahua isn't with them, but all of a sudden it is back with them on and off throughout the movie. (00:05:45)
Continuity mistake: In Sally's bathroom, John takes Dawn's pants and panties off. When Sally enters the bathroom, Dawn has her panties on again. (00:05:35)
Revealing mistake: In 1981, when most of the story takes place, the 1981 Dodge Diplomat was the most common police cruiser, but the director of this film chose the 1987 Chevy Caprice Classic.
Revealing mistake: This movie is set in the summer of 1981, however there is a scene where Val Kilmer is counting a whole bunch of 100 dollar bills that weren't printed until the mid 90's.
Factual error: Before the Wonderland Ave. killings a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey is displayed on the coffee table. The label shows, "Jack Daniels Kentucky whiskey" which should be" Tennessee whiskey".
Chosen answer: 'If You Could Read My Mind' by Gordon Lightfoot.