This ending, however, was scrapped by Bob Weinstein, who requested Morgan write and shoot a different ending. This ultimately resulted in the more violent conclusion that appears in the theatrical cut, which has Billy being impaled on the hospital's Christmas tree-topper.
The original conclusion was abandoned in favor of a new one written and directed by Morgan, ultimately resulting in the more graphic and violent finale that appears in the movie's theatrical version, featuring Billy being impaled on the hospital's Christmas tree decoration.