Among the latest stirrings in The X-Files universe, Hulu has released a revamped and R-rated director's cut of the 2008 standalone film: 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe–Vrach Frankenshteyn.' This new version aims to bring back the horror that creator Chris Carter originally envisioned.

The original film received mixed reviews upon its release, grossing $68 million against a budget of $30 million. Despite its lukewarm reception, it paved the way for two limited seasons of The X-Files in 2016 and 2018, which focused on Mulder and Scully's search for their missing son.

Carter revealed during a podcast appearance that studio pressure had forced him to cut numerous scenes to achieve a PG-13 rating. With the new director's cut, he now has the chance to revisit his original vision of making a scarey movie. The film is set to be released on Hulu on August 14, with fans eagerly awaiting a return to the darker and more suspenseful tones of The X-Files.

Will this new version satisfy long-time fans or will they remain unsatisfied? One thing’s for sure: the world may never fully understand why a director would title his horror film after a Russian doctor known for preserving bodies.