: Production was reportedly pushed by network executives who wanted a more traditional "ghost story" rather than the show's focus on mutants or aliens.
: The episode was influenced by the 1982 horror film The Entity . The X-Files 1x6
: While standalone, some fans note the episode's themes of parental loss and protection resonate with later series developments. : Production was reportedly pushed by network executives
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: Lauren eventually admits that the company's partner, Robert Dorlund, was selling technology to terrorists and likely murdered Graves. Graves' spirit intervenes one last time to reveal evidence on a floppy disk that incriminates Dorlund. Cast & Crew