The Censor's Cut: How Studio Interference Tainted a Classic Franchise The X Files, a staple of 1990s television, has long been revered for its blend of science fiction and horror elements.
Behind the scenes, however, creator Chris Carter faced a struggle that would become all too familiar to creators in the entertainment industry: studio interference.
According to Carter, the director's cut of The X Files: I Want to Believe, released on Hulu, offers a glimpse into what could have been – a film that was toned down from its original vision to appease executives.