this definitely the most tension fill x file episode of the first season . this episode be what i think of when i hear x file . the plot be simple but exit . our main cast plus a few scientist go to investigate an alskan outpost in which it research team appear to have kill each other . it turn out a small parasite that get dig up from the ice and have infect the research team . the parasite attach itself to the brain and cause paranoia and insanity . soon none can tell who they can trust and or who infect or not . this episode be a direct tribute to john carpenter great horror film the thing . the thing be set in antarctica and a team of scientist find a destroyed outpost in which it occupant have be kill or kill themselves . an alien that have be bury in the ice for a 10000 year have be thaw out . it have the ability to imitate any life form . therefore the main character can no longer distinct friend from foe . believe me the thing be one of the most exiting and and tension fill horror movie you will ever see . if you like the episode ice i advice you to see it . or if you have only see the thing i advice you to see ice . ice be the best direct tribute or homage to john carpenter the thing i have ever see and and it live up to it inspiration a one of the best x file episodes . i give it a positive .