Film Trivia about Mulder and Scully's 1998 The X Files Movie and 2008's The X-Files: I Want To Believe
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THE X FILES (1998)
Directed by Rob Bowman.
Since the closure of their supernatural investigative department a couple of FBI agents take it upon themselves to uncover shadowy goings-on in order to save the world from an alien invasion. |
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5. Although made to be watched by an audience not too familiar with the TV series, the film depicts events occurring between the end of Season 5 and the beginning of season 6. Due to necessities of filming however, the movie was actually shot while the cast were on break between seasons 4 and 5.
4. In one scene we see Mulder urinating in an alleyway against a poster for Independence Day (1996) apparently because the show's creator Chris Carter hated it. Oddly enough Mulder and Scully are referenced in Independence Day when a character mentions they watch the TV show.
3. While the film is simply titled ‘The X-Files’, the tag line accompanying it on posters which read ‘Fight The Future’ was so close to the title that many believed it to be a subtitle. Fans of the show have since adopted it as the film’s name when referring to it.
2. This was the second feature film to be directed by Rob Bowman, who had previously helmed Airborne (1993). A veteran of American TV, before directing the movie he had done episodes of the TV show as well as instalments of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Quantum Leap, 21 Jump Street and Baywatch. Since then he has directed such feature films as Reign of Fire (2002) and Elektra (2005).
1. A success at the box office it grossed almost $190 million from a budget of $66 million. Despite this, it would take 10 years before a sequel was made – The X-Files: I Want To Believe (2008).
5. Although made to be watched by an audience not too familiar with the TV series, the film depicts events occurring between the end of Season 5 and the beginning of season 6. Due to necessities of filming however, the movie was actually shot while the cast were on break between seasons 4 and 5.
4. In one scene we see Mulder urinating in an alleyway against a poster for Independence Day (1996) apparently because the show's creator Chris Carter hated it. Oddly enough Mulder and Scully are referenced in Independence Day when a character mentions they watch the TV show.
3. While the film is simply titled ‘The X-Files’, the tag line accompanying it on posters which read ‘Fight The Future’ was so close to the title that many believed it to be a subtitle. Fans of the show have since adopted it as the film’s name when referring to it.
2. This was the second feature film to be directed by Rob Bowman, who had previously helmed Airborne (1993). A veteran of American TV, before directing the movie he had done episodes of the TV show as well as instalments of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Quantum Leap, 21 Jump Street and Baywatch. Since then he has directed such feature films as Reign of Fire (2002) and Elektra (2005).
1. A success at the box office it grossed almost $190 million from a budget of $66 million. Despite this, it would take 10 years before a sequel was made – The X-Files: I Want To Believe (2008).
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THE X FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE (2008)
Directed by Chris Carter.
Missing for years, former FBI special agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) returns from obscurity to team up once again with partner Dr. Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) when a case involving a psychic priest demands their attention. |
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5. David Duchovny wore a false beard for sections of the film. Disliking it, he said it was itchy and even started to melt under hot studio lights.
4. The film’s subtitle ‘I Want To Believe’ derives from a poster that was hanging up in Mulder’s office throughout the series.
3. Although the creator of the show, Chris Carter, had written and directed many episodes of TV shows, including The X-Files, this is his feature film directorial debut.
2. Trip hop artists UNKLE recorded a remixed version of the X-Files theme tune especially for the film’s end credits.
1. The second film in the series, it failed to live up to its predecessor’s success. While ‘I Want To Believe’ was made for $35 million, roughly half the budget of the first film, the box office returns were expected to be much lower, but still better than what it managed ($68 million, only $2 million more than the budget of the first film).
5. David Duchovny wore a false beard for sections of the film. Disliking it, he said it was itchy and even started to melt under hot studio lights.
4. The film’s subtitle ‘I Want To Believe’ derives from a poster that was hanging up in Mulder’s office throughout the series.
3. Although the creator of the show, Chris Carter, had written and directed many episodes of TV shows, including The X-Files, this is his feature film directorial debut.
2. Trip hop artists UNKLE recorded a remixed version of the X-Files theme tune especially for the film’s end credits.
1. The second film in the series, it failed to live up to its predecessor’s success. While ‘I Want To Believe’ was made for $35 million, roughly half the budget of the first film, the box office returns were expected to be much lower, but still better than what it managed ($68 million, only $2 million more than the budget of the first film).
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