While on location on Block Island (RI) during the nine day stay, a few cast and crew members experienced what was referred to as "unexplained" happenings while on set in different locations. These "unexplained" happenings ranged from humming in ears, touching of hair, cold breeze blowing and at times the feeling of being watched. Block Island has a lengthy and documented past of paranormal activity.
At its first film festival, Erebus was nominated for four awards. Best Picture, Best Story, Best Actor and Best Editing. It won, Best Story and Best Actor (Michael LoCicero) at the 2014 RIP Horror Film Festival held in California.
The opening scene of the "Exposure" vignette was originally scripted to occur in a tavern. 'Clark Peter' was, originally, to come back from sea early to find his wife 'Jen Peter' and 'Barry Davis' together. Thinking the entire town knew of the two's affair, Clark killed everyone in the tavern.
Due to last minute location difficulties, the scene was rewritten to the way it is now and filmed at the Director, Ricky Laprade's house. Due to the nature of the new scene, Producer David Langill was going to pass on playing 'Barry Davis' but after discussions with Actress Maria Natapov, she convinced him to stay on board.
While on set, actresses Vanessa Leigh, Nicole Trychon and Cate Carson were nicknamed, by fellow cast and crew members, the "Erebus Angels".