Chris Carter's new director's cut of the 2008 "X-Files" movie indicates a broader trend toward creativity.
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Chris Carter's new director's cut of the 2008 "X-Files" movie indicates a broader trend toward creativity
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August 19, 2026 1:50PM (EDT)
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in "The X-Files" (Fox/Liaison/Getty Images)
"In every conspiracy is the kernel of truth, and that's interesting to me as a storyteller."
The creator and filmmaker discusses his director's cut of 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn,' anticipation…
'X-Files' creator Chris Carter on his new director's cut of 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe,' reducing Mulder and Scully's…
The franchise creator tells io9 about 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn,' his director's cut of the 2008…
Chris Carter chats with Ars about the film he originally wanted to make—and why it's more relevant than ever.
He also believes Ryan Coogler is bringing something original to the franchise.
