The Creature from the Muck Lagoon By Sarah Stegall copyright © 1994 by Sarah Stegall Writer: Chris Carter Chris Carter should be terrified to learn that, seven minutes into last night’s episode of “The X-Files”, four of the five TV viewers in my household left the room and never came back. This is bad, bad news for anyone in the ratings game. The “X-Files” has built its reputation on being cool, hip and just a little bit twisted. Viewers have come to expect something more sophisticated than a gore-filled remake of “The Creature from the Black Lagoon”. When we settle…
The X-Files: “Anasazi”
An Ancient Enemy by Sarah Stegall copyright ©1995 by Sarah Stegall Writer: Chris Carter Story by: David Duchovny and Chris Carter Director: R. W. Goodwin The day Chris Carter finally shuts down “The X-Files”, he can go back to work for Disney–designing roller coaster rides. Friday night’s season finale, “Anasazi”, was a cliffhanger with thrills for everyone. UFO buffs got the Majestic 12 documents, one of the oldest and hoariest of conspiracy theories. Skinner fans got a dust-up between Mulder and Skinner. Technology fans got The Thinker and his ice-breaking code. The Ratboy-Must-Die squad at least got to see him…