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Ghosts of Mars

  • 20012001
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  • 1h 38m
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4.9/10
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Ghosts of Mars (2001)
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find that the post has become a charnel house.In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find that the post has become a charnel house.In 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. Upon arrival, the cops find that the post has become a charnel house.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • Larry Sulkis
    • John Carpenter
  • Stars
    • Natasha Henstridge
    • Ice Cube
    • Pam Grier
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • Larry Sulkis
    • John Carpenter
  • Stars
    • Natasha Henstridge
    • Ice Cube
    • Pam Grier
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 505User reviews
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars
    Trailer 2:07
    John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars

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    Richard Cetrone in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Pam Grier in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Richard Cetrone in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Joanna Cassidy, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, and Clea DuVall in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Ice Cube in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Natasha Henstridge in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Ice Cube and Clea DuVall in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, and Jason Statham in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    John Carpenter and Ice Cube in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Pam Grier, Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, and Liam Waite in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Pam Grier, Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, and Liam Waite in Ghosts of Mars (2001)

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    Natasha Henstridge
    Natasha Henstridge
    • Lieutenant Melanie Ballard
    Ice Cube
    Ice Cube
    • Desolation Williams
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Commander Helena Braddock
    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Sgt Jericho Butler
    Clea DuVall
    Clea DuVall
    • Bashira Kincaid
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Whitlock
    Richard Cetrone
    Richard Cetrone
    • Big Daddy Mars
    Rosemary Forsyth
    Rosemary Forsyth
    • Inquisitor
    Liam Waite
    Liam Waite
    • Michael Descanso
    Duane Davis
    Duane Davis
    • Uno
    Lobo Sebastian
    Lobo Sebastian
    • Dos
    Rodney A. Grant
    Rodney A. Grant
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    Peter Jason
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    Wanda De Jesus
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    Rick Edelstein
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    Robert Carradine
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    Michael Krawic
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    • Trivia
      In a 2011 interview, John Carpenter stated he was intentionally trying to make Ghosts Of Mars as over-the-top and tongue-in-cheek as possible. He claimed he was trying to make a mindless and silly, yet highly entertaining and thrilling, action flick where "the universe allows its characters and plot points to be silly without being full-fledged comedies", akin to 80's movies like Commando (1985), Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985), and Predator (1987). Looking back on the film and its criticism, he stated he was frustrated that most people thought the film was meant to be a serious horror movie, and feels that he should've made the film more openly comedic and "in on the joke", saying "...it's called Ghosts Of Mars for Christ's sake, why would people take this movie seriously?"
    • Goofs
      During a shot out the front of the police station, a crew member is visible loitering in the shadows while the leader of the Ghosts yodels in the center of the street.
    • Quotes

      Melanie Ballard: [to Jericho] Let me put it this way. Maybe I'd sleep with you if you were the last man on Earth. But we're not on Earth.

    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Ghosts of Mars (2001)

    User reviews505

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    Top review
    4/10
    It grows on you
    well i went to see this when it came out in the theatre with some friends and they wanted to leave halfway through the movie because of the absolute dragging on of the set-up of the story.well i left with them always wondering what happened in the second half.i rented the dvd when it was released and wished i had stayed the first time to watch the entire picture.i have since bought the dvd and watched the special features[which has the some behind the scenes footage,special effects,and making of the soundtrack]which include the commentary by mr carpenter himself and his lovely star natasha.carpenter explains that he had a real hard time with the first part of the movie.he wanted to get things moving along but he was also trying to develop the characters and set up the movie as well.the flashback scenes were really wearing me out though and this is not shot like a typical carpenter movie.carpenter has always been a master in creating and building up suspense but,it doesn't quite work in this movie.it would have helped if the dialogue had been a little more interesting but it is pretty straight-forward stuff.when we finally get to the action sequences carpenter himself says in the commentary"FINALLY INTO THE ACTION PHASES".even carpenter was really ready for the action pick up.the fight scenes are top-notch and the special effects get kicked into high gear during this second half of the movie.also there is some pretty funny humor during this time which seems to work.during the commentary carpenter keeps heaping praise on his lovely star ms natasha.she does do a good job and considering the fact that she was a last minute addition to the cast{only one week before filming}her performance is worthy of praise.one thing to keep in mind DO NOT TAKE THIS FILM SO SERIOUSLY.this is something that carpenter told his cast and should be told to viewers.yeh it's a little monotonous during the early stages but the payout later is worth it.not carpenters' best movie or worst.village of the damned i thought was his poorest but i have since changed that because like this movie it grows on you.
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    • Jul 17, 2002

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    • Release date
      • August 24, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars
    • Filming locations
      • Zia Pueblo, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Storm King Productions
      • Animationwerks
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $28,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,709,640
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,804,452
      • Aug 26, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,010,832
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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