 As a part of his deal with Gross, Durston did not receive a percentage of the film's profits but was paid double his established directing salary.Although the film was marketed under the now-infamous title "I Drink Your Blood", director Durston had originally intended to release the film under the title "Phobia" or "Hydro-Phobia".However, during the film's marketing, Gross changed the film's name to its current title; Gross had not consulted or informed Durston of the change before releasing the film under the title, which bears no real connection to the actual film.