‘The X-Files’ & ’30 Days of Night’ Crossover That Fans Forgot

Even dedicated fans of The X-Files might be surprised to discover a hidden connection between the sci-fi show and the 2007 vampire horror film 30 Days of Night. Originally a comic book by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, the movie, starring Josh Hartnett, takes place in a remote Alaskan town that experiences a full 30 days of darkness each year. This provides the perfect opportunity for a group of vampires to prey on the town’s residents for an entire month without fear of sunlight. Although the film didn’t gain much attention, a few years later, a new story would bring the vampires’ actions to the attention of the FBI.








