sentences:  After numerous failed attempts at attracting an investor, producer Sam Marion agreed to help fund the picture.By 1980, Giannone and Sales had secured enough financing to enter production; it was during this time that the filmmakers became aware of Harvey Weinstein’s "The Burning" (1981), also featuring the Cropsey maniac.Because the two films resembled each other too much—which would lead to a canceling effect for both projects—Giannone decided to halt production and rewrite the script.