Ghosts of Mars
"Terror is the same on any planet."
Originally released in 2001. Ghosts of Mars is a action/horror film. directed by John Carpenter.
Starring Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, and Pam Grier
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (1,195 votes)
Budget
$28M
Production budget
Box Office
$14M
0.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Natasha Henstridge
as Lt. Melanie Ballard
Ice Cube
as James 'Desolation' Williams
Pam Grier
as Commander Helena Braddock
Jason Statham
as Sgt. Jericho Butler
Clea DuVall
as Bashira Kincaid
Joanna Cassidy
as Dr. Arlene Whitlock
Richard Cetrone
as Big Daddy Mars
Rosemary Forsyth
as Inquisitor
Liam Waite
as Michael Descanso
Duane Davis
as Uno
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,010,832
Production Companies
- Animationwerks
- Screen Gems
- Storm King Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghosts of Mars about?
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 crimin...
Who directed Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Ghosts of Mars?
Ghosts of Mars has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Ghosts of Mars released?
Ghosts of Mars was released on August 14, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ghosts of Mars?
The main cast of Ghosts of Mars includes Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Pam Grier, Jason Statham, Clea DuVall.
Is Ghosts of Mars worth watching?
Ghosts of Mars has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 1,195 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.