Tope's lost horse is named 'Pie' after Jimmy Stewart's horse in numerous westerns.
Tope makes reference to a civil war comrade named Arch Stanton. This is the name on the grave beside the buried money in 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.'
The cabin featured in the movie is located on a spot of land once frequented by Charles Manson and his infamous 'family.' An abandoned VW van once belonging to the family is mired in the sand outside.
The title of the movie came from the 'Johnny Cash' song 'Mean As Hell' and a Jaimz Woolvett line in 'Unforgiven.'