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The X-Files creator Chris Carter wanted to make a more horrific movie

Friday, August 14, 2026


Chris Carter directed and co-wrote The X-Files: I Want to Believe, which was released in 2008. According to Carter, the film's final version differed from his original concept, which he intended to center on a more graphic storyline involving faith and supernatural elements. 20th Century Fox executives made decisions that altered the final film from Carter's initial vision.

Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/979925/the-x-files-chris-carter-vrach-frankenshteyn-interview-hulu

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