Yet again we have an episode where it seems that the crew of the x-files needed an excuse to show off their new access to special effects. All in all however the effects were pretty cool. And the story wasn't that bad although this is still not one of my favorite episodes to watch. It makes me feel like I am in the haunted mansion which has classic spooky elements but looses some of the classic darkness that this show usually brings to these types of stories. It was good that the writer and director recognized this fact and kept the episode pretty light-hearted with some of the dark humor and I also liked that we got to see things from the ghosts point of view also. I also have to admit that the first time I watched this I really thought that Mulder and Scully and shot each other so the twist was well done. I give this episode 7/10.
Review of How the Ghosts Stole Christmas
