R-rated director's cut of X-Files film restores Chris Carter's original horror vision
Summary
Hulu has released a new R-rated director’s cut of the 2008 film *The X-Files: I Want to Believe*, titled *The X-Files: I Want to Believe–Vrach Frankenshteyn*. This version restores the original horror vision of series creator Chris Carter, who had to cut scenes to get a PG-13 rating for the original release.Key Facts
- The original film came out in 2008 and made $68 million on a $30 million budget.
- The movie received mixed reviews and was less successful than the TV series.
- Chris Carter originally intended the film to be scarier but had to cut parts to avoid an R rating.
- The new director’s cut was delayed from June on Disney+ to August 14 on Hulu.
- The story follows FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigating the abduction of women and a missing federal agent.
- The film explores themes like faith versus science.
- The recut film emphasizes the horror elements Carter wanted from the start.
- This director’s cut is different enough to have a modified title including “Vrach Frankenshteyn.”
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