John carpenters ghosts of mars was exactly as i expected rough around the edges and a marvellously entertaining and totally unpretentious action sf horror movie. Into the early 20th century, additional observations of mars fed peoples interest in what was called mars fever. John carpenters ghosts of mars cast and crew cast photos. Typecast as the antihero, he is known for his actionthriller roles and portraying tough, irredeemable, and machiavellian characters. A cop natasha henstridge, her team and a criminal ice cube battle supernatural warriors. Here, we discuss memoirs of an invisible man 1992, vampires 1998, ghosts of mars 2001, and the ward 2010 with special guest, author and editor alex sherman. Humans have been colonizing and mining on the red planet for some time, but when. What we can learn from john carpenters failed ghosts of mars. John carpenters ghosts of mars is a brawny space opera, transplanting the conventions of western, cop and martial arts films to the red planet. John carpenters ghosts of mars cast and crew cast photos and. Ghost movies and shows can fall into a wide range of genres, including romance, comedy, horror, juvenile interest, and drama. Aug 24, 2001 big daddy mars rosemary forsyth inquisitor duane davis uno liam waite descanso robert carradine rodale crew john carpenter composer music score, director, screenwriter darrell d. John carpenters ghosts of mars 2001 rotten tomatoes.
Ghosts of mars is a 2001 american science fiction action horror film written, directed and scored by john carpenter. John carpenters ghosts of mars cast and crew tv guide. On april 21, 2018, syfy announced that the series had been cancelled after one season. Ghosts of mars is an american horror film of the science fiction and survival horror subgenres. Other notable film and television roles include the whole nine yards, the whole ten yards, ghosts of mars, she spies, eli stone, and would. With a title like that i was expecting at least a fun bmovie romp, but i didnt get even that. With a stellar cast including pam grier jackie brown, jason statham snatch and clea duvall the faculty, as well as explosive special effects, john carpenters ghosts of.
The director has been very honest about his process, extremely critical of the hollywood system, and famously protective of his creations. Ghosts of mars internet movie firearms database guns in. But one of those mining operations has uncovered a deadly mother lode. From john carpenter, the master of horror behind 1998s hit john carpenters vampires and classics like the thing and halloween, comes a scifi thriller full of explosive action and bonechilling suspense. Nov 11, 2006 the deserted ghstly like area where the movie ghost of mars was filmed.
Long colonized by human settlers, the red planet has become the manifest destiny of an overpopulated earth. Set in the second half of the 22nd century when mars has been mostly terraformed this tale is told mostly in retrospect by natasha henstridges police lieutenant, the sole. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing john carpenters ghosts of mars near you. The reality is, this is a really fun carpenter movie, and gathers elements from many of his previous films. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of john carpenters ghosts of mars with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. These shotguns have a pistol grip, a muzzle brake attached, some sort of spear protruding beneath the muzzle, and a cylinder and. John carpenter cowrote and directed ghosts of mars in 2001. Jan 24, 2016 john carpenters ghosts of mars is a 2001 american science fiction action horror film composed, written, and directed by john carpenter. The film stars natasha henstridge, ice cube, jason statham, clea duvall, joanna cassidy and. Valtro pm5 custom the valtro pm5 shotgun is used by members of the mars police including lt.
Strike the right tone ghosts of mars is a lot of things. Kibbe cinematographer gregory nicotero makeup special effects howard berger makeup special effects john carpenter. The story stayed the same when ghosts of mars was made, but the characters name was changed to desolation williams, and the role was given to ice cube. Apr 26, 2019 the story stayed the same when ghosts of mars was made, but the characters name was changed to desolation williams, and the role was given to ice cube. Natasha henstridge plays the character of a cop lieutenant whose mission is to bring back by train to mars central headquarters ice cube, charged of several murders, from a. Ghosts of mars 2001 official trailer 1 ice cube movie. Aug 24, 2001 the mining activities on mars have unleashed the spirits of alien beings who gradually possess the bodies of the workers. Long inhabited by human settlers, the red planet has become the manifest destiny of an overpopulated earth.
Ghost 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Other notable film and television roles include the whole nine yards, the whole ten yards, ghosts of mars, she spies, eli stone, and would be kings, for which she won the gemini. Jan 27, 2017 aaaaaand then we get to ghosts of mars. Ghosts of mars 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ghost wars is a paranormal action television series created by simon barry.
There is a body of films that are set on the planet mars. John carpenters ghosts of mars is a 2001 action film directed by john carpenter. In the 2001 science fiction film ghosts from mars, human settlers on the red planet are possessed by the spirits of an ancient martian civilization. The film stars ice cube, natasha henstridge, jason statham. Melanie ballard natasha henstridge, bashira kincaid clea duvall and michael descanso. Full cast of ghosts of mars actorsactresses 1 pam grier mars attacks. Ghosts of mars deals directly with the theme of ghostsin the form of malevolent demons, specifically. As waves of zombified killers attack the heroes, actions scenes become shooting galleries, and darned if in the year 2176 they arent still hurling sticks of dynamite from moving trains. The video includes characters from the main game and its expansions. Nearly 640,000 people now live and work all over mars, mining the planet for its. Watersdirected fusion of a christmas carol with a traditional romantic comedy stars matthew mcconaughey as connor mead, a famous photographer and. Doch in shining canyon ereignet sich bei einer dieser operationen ein verheerender zwischenfall. Download ghosts of mars 2001jason statam1080ph264ac 3 dolbydigital5. It soon turns out that catching the dangerous fugitive takes a back seat as the alien spirits begin to rid their planet of the invaders.
In 1995, she came to prominence with her debut role in the sciencefiction thriller species, followed by species ii and species iii. Natasha henstridge species is melanie ballard, a headstrong police lieutenant on mars in the year 2025. This video highlights the voice talent behind destiny 2s characters, the characters still images were captured on the pc. The mining activities on mars have unleashed the spirits of alien beings who gradually possess the bodies of the workers. Snake plissken was rewritten as desolation williams, a dontgivea. John carpenters ghosts of mars is a 2001 american science fiction action horror film composed, written, and directed by john carpenter. A closeup of the broken muzzle and receiver the serial number is either p11045 or p11046 of the stunt pm5 from ghosts of mars.
Depictions of ghosts are as diverse as casper the friendly ghost, beetlejuice, hamlets father, jacob marley, freddy krueger, and moaning myrtle, as well as the traditional spectral spirits and other bumps in the night. Ghosts of mars 2001 was originally intended to be another snake plissken film entitled escape from mars, but when escape from l. The series was released on netflix in the uk on march 2, 2018. So yes, maybe it has more gore and action than fits everyones preference but i have watched it at least once a year since it came out and i. With natasha henstridge, ice cube, pam grier, jason statham. Tara spencer nairn violated by demon in wishmaster 4. It was directed by john carpenter and written by carpenter and larry sulkis. John carpenters ghosts of mars is not one of carpenters better movies, filled as it is with bad dialogue, bad acting, confusing flashbacks, and scenes that are. The deserted ghstly like area where the movie ghost of mars was filmed. As ghosts of mars opens, and we learn that red planet has been terraformed by the 22nd century, the credits also reveal an admiral cast of cult favourites. It premiered on syfy on october 5, 2017, and concluded on january 4, 2018. Actually, the story goes that ghosts was originally intended to be a third escape movie, this time called escape from mars.
Richard cetrone in ghosts of mars 2001 john carpenter and ice cube in ghosts of mars 2001 ice cube in ghosts of mars. Natasha henstridge, ice cube, pam grier ghosts of mars 2001 official trailer 1 ice cube movie years in the future, a martian police unit is sen. John carpenters ghosts of mars 2001 movie moviefone. Well, this movie makes the fog look like a tearyeyed crippled toddler with the worlds worst cleft palate. Set in the year 2176, this has feisty cop melanie ballard natasha henstridge arrive at an isolated martian mining town to transport notorious killer desolation. In any case, she is of serious canadian aboriginal heritage. With danielle burgio, john carpenter, richard cetrone, clea duvall. Kenneth mars is a voice actor known for voicing king triton, overseer, and grandpa. In the late 19th century, people erroneously believed that there were canals on mars. Jan 31, 2014 with a stellar cast including pam grier jackie brown, jason statham snatch and clea duvall the faculty, as well as explosive special effects, john carpenters ghosts of mars is an. Natasha henstridge born august 15, 1974 is a canadian actress and model. Two valtro pm5 shotguns can be seen being brandished by the mars police.
It then quietly disappeared, and many dont even know about it. Trailer 1 john carpenters ghosts of mars synopsis a cop natasha henstridge, her team and a criminal ice cube battle supernatural warriors. John carpenters ghosts of mars is not one of carpenters better movies, filled as it is with bad. Zoe trilling tentacle sex and lesbian forced sex in night of the demons. The film stars natasha henstridge, ice cube, jason statham, clea duvall, joanna cassidy and 1970s icon pam. Then again, the actors have to cope with terrible dialogue. I sat down to watch this hoping to like it, from what ive heard ive only seen 3 or 4 of his films carpenter is a fan favourite director. This is much like carpenters earlier lesser film, the fog. So yes, maybe it has more gore and action than fits everyones preference but i have watched it at least once a year since it came out and i am still not tired of it. The film stars natasha henstridge, ice cube, jason statham, pam grier, clea duvall, and joanna cassidy. Upon arrival, the cops find that the post has become a charnel house.
Eine lange verschwundene urzivilisation des mars wird zu. Sep 28, 2018 this video highlights the voice talent behind destiny 2s characters, the characters still images were captured on the pc. Documentary about the making of john carpenters scifi horror movie, ghosts of mars. Big daddy mars rosemary forsyth inquisitor duane davis uno liam waite descanso robert carradine rodale crew john carpenter composer music score, director, screenwriter darrell d. In 2176, a martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post. The studio assumed he would be a big boxoffice draw. Take a visual walk through his career and see 59 images of the characters hes voiced and listen to 21 clips that showcase his performances. Kenneth mars 59 character images behind the voice actors. What we can learn from john carpenters failed ghosts of. Ghosts of mars internet movie firearms database guns. Natasha henstridge plays the character of a cop lieutenant whose mission is to bring back by train to mars central headquarters ice cube, charged of several murders, from a mining outpost lost in the martian desert. Its a mix of shockingly violent and gory images mixed with jokey oneliners, lots. Throughout his film career, statham has regularly performed his own stage combat and stunts.