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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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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
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  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • Larry Sulkis
    • John Carpenter
  • Stars
    • Natasha Henstridge
    • Ice Cube
    • Pam Grier
  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • Larry Sulkis
    • John Carpenter
  • Stars
    • Natasha Henstridge
    • Ice Cube
    • Pam Grier
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    • 514User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Richard Cetrone in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
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    Pam Grier, Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, and Liam Waite in Ghosts of Mars (2001)
    Pam Grier, Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Clea DuVall, 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
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    • Bashira Kincaid
    Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy
    • Whitlock
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    Richard Cetrone
    • Big Daddy Mars
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    Rosemary Forsyth
    • Inquisitor
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    Liam Waite
    • Michael Descanso
    Duane Davis
    Duane Davis
    • Uno
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    Lobo Sebastian
    • Dos
    Rodney A. Grant
    Rodney A. Grant
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    Peter Jason
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    Wanda De Jesus
    • Akooshay
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    Doug McGrath
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    • Zimmerman
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    Robert Carradine
    • Rodale
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    Michael Krawic
    • Man in the Rover
    • Director
      • John Carpenter
    • Writers
      • Larry Sulkis
      • John Carpenter
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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)

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    Not As Bad As Its Rating Suggests
    Packing a badass cast & good dose of gore-filled action, John Carpenter's penultimate film (to date) features an interesting premise and even set things up well in the beginning but once the main plot takes over, the script shortcomings start to surface as dialogues go downhill, characters turn bland, acting takes a hit, VFX inadequacy is exposed, and the scare factor diminishes in its entirety. Not one of Carpenter's best but not a chore either, Ghosts of Mars still has an unabashed quality to it that makes the ride somewhat enjoyable despite the hammy acting & over-the-top execution.
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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
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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