The Hunted

Exterior shots of the train were filmed on location on Japan, however, the interior shots were filmed on a set at Bridge Studios in Vancouver, B.C. The scenery rushing by outside the windows was simulated using large rotating drums with "blurred" scenery painted on it.

The casino-esque place Racine hides in is a Pachinko parlor and where the namesake game is played. The ball bearings work like tokens to play various games for prizes due to the fact that monetary gambling is illegal in Japan. To workaround this law often times a pawn shop like store will be nearby to exchange won prizes for money, these shops are rumored to be run by the Yakuza.

To cut down on costs, a majority of the film was shot in Vancouver BC.

The many "hand to hand" weapons used in the film are fairly unique to Japan, to note a few.-Ninjato- The Ninjas primary weapon.-Shuriken- Commonly known as "Ninja Stars" they vary in design due to their use and from clan to clan with many groups having their signature design as seen in the film.-Manriki- A length of chain weighted at both ends, it was used to either ensnare or be used at distance to attack a foe.-Kusarigama- The chain and sickle, used to either keep distance with the weighted end or ensnare and dispatch foes with the blade.-Tanto- A short sword easily concealed and preferred in tight spaces.

Much of the film was shot in the Greater Vancouver area, in May & June 1994. An open casting call for extras was held in April 1994 at the Holiday Inn on Howe St. Extras were paid $10/hour, however if you were given a speaking part (thus technically becoming an "actor"), your pay jumped to $1000 for the day.