Allen Miner was originally announced as director, but producer Howard W. Koch replaced him with Reginald LeBorg.
Had a 12 day shooting schedule and was budgeted at $225,000.
Life-sized wax reproductions of the stars were sent to key theaters in large cities to promote the film.
Lugosi was reportedly very unhappy with his lack of dialogue and reportedly pestered Reginald LeBorg to give him some lines. Although LeBorg did eventually shoot some dialogue scenes with the actor, they were never used.
Shot February 9-23 1956, and the last completed film project of actor Bela Lugosi.
When Peter Lorre's salary demands were deemed too excessive for the limited budget, he was replaced by Akim Tamiroff.