The movie is set between Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 3.
There is reference to the main character in Dead Rising 2, Chuck Greene. One zombie is wearing the signature yellow jacket that Chuck wears in Dead Rising 2.
Near the end of the movie, the scene where Crystal fights the motorcycle gang leader in the warehouse, a gang member can be seen playing Dead Rising 3.
Frank's book cover is from the Dead Rising video game box cover.
WHILHELM SCREAM: Near the beginning of the movie, people start screaming and running when the people become zombies. In a scene with the hectic chaos, the scream can be heard.