- Madonna agreed to appear nude in "hot candle wax and cold champagne" sex scene, but nude footage wasn't included in the theatrical release. It was featured in the "un-rated" version, which was eventually released on DVD.
- Patricia Cornwell wrote a novel with the same title. She successfully lobbied for a disclaimer in film's trailer and advertisements, saying the film had no connection to her novel.
- John Wilson's "The Official Razzie Movie Guide." lists this film as one of "The Ten Best Bad Films ever made."
- Willem Dafoe attended a criminal trial to prepare for his role. The trial was interrupted when several people in the courtroom, including the judge and many jurors, recognized him and wanted to talk to him.
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- SPOILER: Two of Madonna's more infamous scenes (one involving dripping candles, the other requiring her to masturbate) were improvised.
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