Ars Technica interviews Chris Carter about a newly released R-rated director's cut of the original X-Files film that restores his original horror vision. The article explores why Carter's darker version is more relevant today than the theatrical release.
Background
The X-Files theatrical film (1998) was released in theaters and later spawned a 2018 revival. Chris Carter has frequently spoken about the studio-driven changes made to the original film.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 14, 2026 at 11:18 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10