Different versions
This has been itching in my brain for a long time: can someone set me straight about the different versions of this movie?
I have the Anchor Bay DVD (and I'm looking forward to next week's Arrow BD release), which has the nicely wrapped-up ending featuring John Heard and Kim Griest hugging in the glow of the flaming van. That said, I distinctly recall a version of this movie that had a sequel-implying, surprise ending featuring the cops in the diner (including John Goodman) getting overwhelmed by a sudden CHUD attack, and the movie closed on a close-up of an enraged CHUD face before fading to black.
Assuming that I'm not imagining this version of the film outright, what's the story behind the different versions? Theatrical vs. director's cut? Theatrical vs. TV or home video?
Does the version that is *not* on the Anchor Bay DVD exist? (Perhaps on the Image/Midnight Madness DVD?)
Thanks.