The Verge
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.
