Ghosts of Mars
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 the post deserted and something far more dangerous than any criminal — the original inhabitants of Mars, hellbent on getting their planet back.
Critics Sentiment
Ballard gets possessed until Butler's drugs force out spirit
Captain Braddock vanishes while patrolling with Ballard
The film drops to its lowest point during the slow middle section with Braddock's disappearance, then recovers when the action and creative possession elements finally kick in.
Critics found Ghosts of Mars to be a disappointing effort from John Carpenter, praising the atmospheric Mars setting and some creative concepts but criticizing the wooden acting, terrible dialogue, and dragging pace. The film improved somewhat during action sequences but never reached the quality expected from the horror master. Most reviewers felt it was a missed opportunity that squandered an interesting premise with poor execution.
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Natasha Henstridge
Lt. Melanie Ballard
Ice Cube
James 'Desolation' Williams
Pam Grier
Commander Helena Braddock
Jason Statham
Sgt. Jericho Butler
Clea DuVall
Bashira Kincaid
Joanna Cassidy
Dr. Arlene Whitlock
Richard Cetrone
Big Daddy Mars
Rosemary Forsyth
Inquisitor
Liam Waite
Michael Descanso
Duane Davis
Uno
Lobo Sebastian
Dos
Rodney A. Grant
Tres
Wanda De Jesus
Akooshay
Peter Jason
Engineer McSimms
Doug McGrath
Benchley
Rick Edelstein
Zimmerman
Rex Linn
Yared
Michael Krawic
Man in the Rover
Robert Carradine
Rodale
Eileen Weisinger
Woman Warrior
Crew
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