Ghosts Of Mars Info

Released on August 24, 2001, (titled onscreen as John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars ) is a sci-fi action horror film that blends the structure of a Western with futuristic themes. Set in the 22nd century on a colonized, terraformed Mars, it follows a small police squad tasked with transporting a dangerous criminal, only to find themselves fighting ancient Martian spirits that possess human bodies. Production & Core Team Director: John Carpenter Writers: John Carpenter and Larry Sulkis Producer: Sandy King (Storm King Productions)

as Lt. Melanie Ballard (the lead role was originally intended for Courtney Love) Ice Cube as James "Desolation" Williams Ghosts of Mars

Composed by John Carpenter, featuring collaborations with Anthrax , Steve Vai , and Buckethead Budget: $28 million Lead Cast Released on August 24, 2001, (titled onscreen as

The film is structured through , as Lt. Melanie Ballard testifies about a disastrous mission to the mining outpost of Shining Canyon. Ghosts of Mars - film-authority.com Melanie Ballard (the lead role was originally intended

as Jericho Butler (initially considered for Ice Cube's role) Pam Grier as Commander Helena Braddock Clea DuVall as Bashira Kincaid Plot Summary