The X Files' Unrated Nightmare: A Glimpse into TV's Dark Past Chris Carter's director's cut of The X Files: I Want to Believe offers a glimpse into his original vision for the film, one that was deemed too dark for audiences in 2008.
The R rated revamp, rebranded as The X Files: I Want to Believe–Vrach Frankenshteyn , is a testament to Carter's unflinching approach to storytelling.
In the wake of the film's mixed reception and modest box office success ($68 million against a $30 million budget), it became clear that compromises had been made.