The company went bankrupt before Joanou was able to complete the movie and the film was released in a compromised state. Both Joanou and Baldwin attempted to raise the funds to "finish the movie right" outside of the studio, but were unable to do so.
The company went under before Joanou was able to complete the movie, leading to its release in a weakened state. Both Joanou and Baldwin sought additional funds to "ensure the movie's completion" outside of the studio.