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Ghosts of Mars

  • 20012001
  • K-18K-18
  • 1h 38min
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
53K
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Pam Grier, Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Richard Cetrone, and Clea DuVall in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
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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
4.9/10
53K
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POPULARITY
2,863
14
  • 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
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    • 495User reviews
    • 102Critic 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

    Photos52

    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 Ballardas Lieutenant Melanie Ballard
    Ice Cube
    Ice Cube
    • Desolation Williamsas Desolation Williams
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Commander Helena Braddockas Commander Helena Braddock
    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Sgt Jericho Butleras Sgt Jericho Butler
    Clea DuVall
    Clea DuVall
    • Bashira Kincaidas Bashira Kincaid
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Whitlockas Whitlock
    Richard Cetrone
    Richard Cetrone
    • Big Daddy Marsas Big Daddy Mars
    Rosemary Forsyth
    Rosemary Forsyth
    • Inquisitoras Inquisitor
    Liam Waite
    Liam Waite
    • Michael Descansoas Michael Descanso
    Duane Davis
    Duane Davis
    • Unoas Uno
    Lobo Sebastian
    Lobo Sebastian
    • Dosas Dos
    Rodney A. Grant
    Rodney A. Grant
    • Tresas Tres
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • McSimmsas McSimms
    Wanda De Jesus
    Wanda De Jesus
    • Akooshayas Akooshay
    Doug McGrath
    Doug McGrath
    • Benchleyas Benchley
    Rick Edelstein
    • Zimmermanas Zimmerman
    Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine
    • Rodaleas Rodale
    Michael Krawic
    Michael Krawic
    • Man in the Roveras Man in the Rover
    • Director
      • John Carpenter
    • Writers
      • Larry Sulkis
      • John Carpenter
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    Storyline

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    200 years in the future a Martian police unit is dispatched to transport a dangerous prisoner from a mining outpost back to justice. But when the team arrives they find the town deserted and some of the inhabitants possessed by the former inhabitants of the planet. —IMDb staff
    martianmars the planetjailouter spacemusic score composed by director193 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • You Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • K-18
    • Parents guide

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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 reviews495

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    Top review
    3/10
    The slippery slope to mediocrity
    John Carpenter has made a pretty decent living out of directing low-budget action-horror flicks in various sub-genres. A couple of his sci-fi efforts are genuinely good fun. This movie isn't one of them.

    Natasha Henstridge has visual appeal, but delivers her lines with all the emotion of a lump of granite. Ice Cube proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is no actor, despite a couple of passable earlier efforts in 'Boyz n the Hood' (1991) and 'Friday' (1995). Jason Statham's character Jericho - supposedly attractive due to his breeding prowess - couldn't get a root in a brothel.

    The Martians are about as scary as a good bottle of shiraz... three of which may increase your enjoyment of the movie to a tolerable level. No, make it four. Carpenter doesn't even manage a workable soundtrack... usually one of his strengths. I got really familiar with the bits that were saying: "Go to the fridge and find some munchies. Super-boring bit coming up."

    If you want some topnotch Carpenter sci-fi, check out cult favourite 'They Live', either of the 'Escape from...' movies, or mega-classic 'The Thing'. This one, however, deserves a swift and permanent burial.
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    Details

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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
      • 1h 38min
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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