What Happened To John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars?

[@DetroitAlan01]

Saw this in the theaters and loved it. Still do. An outpost on Mars? An ancient, alien force that possesses people and drives them to commit atrocities. A badass team of protagonists just trying to live through the next few hours. This is the best adaptation of Doom, to hit the big screen, despite having nothing to do with that property.

[@arthurrimbaud7287]

Doom is actually better than this turd.

[@jackvan5174]

I don’t know why but I loved it then. Used to watch it on HBO all the time. Need to watch it again (I will pick it up on VUDU).

[@metalhead98769]

I actually love this movie. It's in my list of the top 5 of John Carpenter's films. Just a fun action movie with a great cast.

[@vampirascoffin870]

Thank you facts!!! Plus helloooo ice cube nwa kicks ass!!!!

[@Judgeholden95]

I didn’t watch it for years because I heard it was garbage but dammit it’s so much fun.

[@mattlombardi54]

Yea I’m a fan of this one, I enjoyed and have watched it a few times lol

[@1987phillybilly]

I agree with you, the cast worked well

[@valentien9042]

i just watched this at work yesterday lol, its such a fun movie!

[@wstine79]

I remember taking my mom to see this in my college days. She never missed a John Carpenter movie, even an average one.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

I also saw this with my mother in the theater hehe

[@WaterborneCamper]

I imagine your mom is pretty cool, then!

[@LoneCanadianPoet]

LOL stories of cool moms. Nice. I had a tough time growing abdominal muscles.

[@sammycooke5830]

Frickin awesome

[@ottomattix86]

Cute lol

[@joebro391]

Gonna be honest, I always loved this movie. Saw it as a kid and it definitely has a spot on my Good-Bad list of films

[@DBTT1000]

This movie is great! Forgotten gem even! Showed this to a group of my friends a while back during weekend movie night, none of them had ever heard of it. When it was over, they loved it. We all pretty much agreed that it is a better possession movie than most of the crap released in the past decade. Now it's in the cycle for our annual Halloween movie list LOL

[@guyjperson]

This is an absolutely terrible movie. But I am absolutely onside with someone loving it. Right on. I've liked tons of movies most hated.

[@EZDoes1t]

Movie is terrible

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

This movie go hard 🔥

[@DBTT1000]

@@guyjperson Same LOL There are a ton of movies I could list that are absolute dog shit but I find myself watching them every couple of years 😅

[@RetroMonger]

I absolutely love this movie. It reminds me of Heavy Metal but in live action form.

[@ianswift3521]

i dont get any heavy metal vibes from this movie at all. and yes i know youre talking about the cartoon not the music genre.

[@guyvizard549]

My buddy and I saw this opening night. There was ONE other person in the theater. We loved it. I hunted down the soundtrack, and still rock out to it to this day. One of the tracks is called "Pam Grier's Head." Fantastic.

[@UltraDonny5000]

In theater?! I'm jealous!

[@eddyspurlock1299]

Anthrax played that tune!!

[@arthurrimbaud7287]

I seriously question your taste.

[@guyvizard549]

@@arthurrimbaud7287 You wouldn't be the first.

[@arthurrimbaud7287]

@@guyvizard549 Hey, most of my favorite movies are "bad movies"...

[@ericseitzler81]

Natasha henstridge is one of the top 5 most beautiful women in human history, absolutely stunning!!I can't believe she didn't have an even bigger career than she did because she also is a damn fine actor.

[@babytoshiro7014]

She a beauty. I think being blonde stop her career somewhat

[@sim7409]

here here

[@michaelwilhelm157]

no

[@ericseitzler81]

@@michaelwilhelm157 no??you didn't find her attractive or what??

[@monkeydust100]

Command & Conquer. 👌

[@elainethomas9737]

Don't care what so-called critics said I enjoyed this movie and it is one of my favorite guilty pleasures PS I would like to see a updated movie...that would be cool 😁

[@robertchambers6344]

I saw this back to back with Jeepers creepers. I loved it. It's basically assault on precinct 13 in space.

[@drlca6601]

This movie's plot-line has a lot of potential. There's something so engaging about demonic invaders closing in on a desperate and small band of survivors in a desolate setting, culminating in action and hijinks. Parallels Aliens in a lot of ways, but obviously falters in the quality department. I will always remember this movie after seeing it as a child via rental VHS with my bro back in the day. Good times. Simpler times. Ty for the vid.

[@SakiChronicles]

My dad rented this movie by accident and we watched it when I was 12. I've loved it ever since, it's one of my guilty pleasures. We need more sci-fi horror

[@PatriotJedi]

For some reason I've always been fond of this movie, takes me back to the early 2000s being a kid and this is just one of those random movies I didn't forget. It's got that good kind of 90s 2000s cheese.

[@godzillandmore]

Like you I have always avoided this film because I was afraid of hating it. Now not caring about critics and not liking anything recent to come out, plus having your some what approval, I will check it out.

[@thehigherdrake]

Love this movie! A Dead Space from Carpenter is a must!

[@rig-zag]

I took a college course "Westerns in film" and among the classics we analyzed, the final film we covered was Ghosts of Mars, as it parallels many of the same tropes as the western genre (Natives vs invading pioneers, etc.) And honestly I've held it in high regard ever since.

[@te9591]

I think Falling Down is a modern Western if redressed visually and put into the right context.

[@johnprudent3216]

Your backstory to the film actually makes me wanna watch it now. I’ve stayed away from it for years as it looked kinda cheap and unworthy of such a great like Carpenter. Also I didn’t know he was a gamer. But picture this, if he’s gonna step back into the director’s chair, why not (and this might be crazy) but why not direct a video game?

[@te9591]

Good question.

[@ygdgyunggeedagr831]

I loved this movie and still do

[@MikeConwayX]

Writer of the episode here…I’m glad to see so many come to defense of this movie. Like it was mentioned in the video,I didn’t see it until last month. I had an absolute blast with it. Was it a good movie? Nah. But did it keep me entertained? Damn right. I’m a man of cheese, and Carpenter sliced up a giant piece of it.

[@drlca6601]

It's ironic that it was made to be so cheesy, as if done seriously, this plot-line has enormous potential. I would love a remake.@@christianleger2100

[@WaterborneCamper]

I've never seen so many dissolves in a movie before! Like, literally every shot!

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

there should be a gofundme to reedit this into a proper carpenter movie, not some genx hacker on extasy crap or what ever was the studio cooks in the kitchen plan to hipsterize carpenter.

[@grapeshot]

This movie is definitely an interesting one although I've always been a Ice Cube fan. So this movie will have a soft spot for me.

[@nexusvideo]

Ghosts of Mars was a pure science fiction experience.

[@UltraDonny5000]

This movie is an underrated gem! It is the perfect Doom movie and third Snake Plizkin movie that we never got.

[@seventhkeyomegasghost8233]

I remember being really excited for this movie when it came out. I was in High School. Watching I saw it as Assault on Precinct 13 in space.

[@iwasntlooking87]

A lot of people would be better off just watching the movie first before looking up reviews or things. I watched this when it came on back then and loved it. To me it was off the walls horror with known people I loved seeing.

[@itsharryhagen]

That’s how i came across this movie. I was changing the channels on cable and I came across it. I let 35min pass and I was like, what is this mess. I was surprised and shocked to learn that it was a John Carpenter film

[@ceebee312]

Same .. saw it in theatre’s at 10 .. fun times

[@veganmunsterweare138]

I don't care about what they say about ghost of mars. Its a kick ass flim. Luv it

[@akfreed6949]

Some Carpenter fans said this was originally supposed to be Escape From Earth , the third of a Snake Plisken series . It was a tough movie for John Carpenter make because his mother died during the making and maybe some studio interference .

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thank You for the Video 😀

[@bradleydahlgren6632]

this and Vampires will always have a special place in my heart watched them both over and over on vhs!

[@RottedPeachProductions]

Happy to see this shown in a positive light.

[@eddiedutra3359]

I love this movie! It was why we went to the movies. Ebert and Roeper gave it thumbs up. I agree!

[@AZRockslide42]

For years, I have felt people weree too harsh when it comes to this film. It's fun, and that is the whole point.

[@paulloughlin3732]

I genuinely love this movie!

[@erica5876]

I love this movie. I watched it a bunch of times as a kid

[@buzzsawbernie2294]

I can't help but love this movie. It's just too much damn fun. It's a Paul Veerhoven style romp, completely tongue in cheek, and flying over general audiences heads. Also... why is Norm Mcdonald narrarating?

[@scribesntribes]

I actually liked the movie. I knew it was cheese and camp at the time, but in all the best ways. This one definitely has a spot on the "so bad it's good" shelf of my library.

[@Sweat404]

“their plan is interrupted by the Woodstock ‘99 crowd” 😂😂😂

[@MikeConwayX]

I’m here all day, folks.

[@RaphaelDuncanSD]

I saw this opening weekend on the Sunday night late show and had a lot of fun with it. If you're a true Carpenter fan you'll eat this up. If, not, we'll, not everyone can be cool enough to get it.

[@tjb2007]

Just like neon maniacs this movie will always be one of my favorite guilty pleasures. It’s amazing to see all of these actors so early in their careers.

[@fightingtyler14]

I seen it in the theater back in the day. I enjoyed it. As soon as I was old enough to drive. If there was a Carpenter movie in the theater. I would go see it.

[@kri249]

As usual Carpenter was far ahead of his time. We're at the point now where every movie that comes out has to be an Oscar worthy cinematic masterpiece and considered fine art. So an old school dumb fun action flick never to be taken seriously is a breath of fresh air.

[@indiecinemaster4699]

A hodge podge of every John Carpenter movie made prior. Not in a fun way like Rise of Skywalker, but in more of a random way. In that movie, everything but the main story was consistant and well done. With this, the only consistancy is John Carpenter's terrific direction.

[@briandaleske5139]

I have seen this movie, enjoyed watching it, at the time I thought it great, and I was disappointed it never got a sequel to it. Now I strongly feel that the story of (GHOSTS OF MARS) should be made into a show series.

[@carlredbird3054]

This movie is so good, especially like when they get away in the train and the movie could've ended, but then decided to turn around and go back to the cursed town lolz 😂

[@lopirobinson1991]

I love chilling and watching this film. Sih a Carpenter movie 🤙

[@Horror_Collector4Life]

It's not John Carpenter's best one but is still Entertaining to watch if you ask me 😉

[@MikeConwayX]

I agree! I’m glad to have finally seen it. Although I probably don’t think I would have enjoyed it much if I saw it when it first came out.

[@cyborgparrot1996]

Yeah same, I remember watching it on a TV channel years ago and enjoyed it.

[@Kthomasritchie]

Carpenter's worst movies are probably better than most movies made today.

[@Horror_Collector4Life]

@@Kthomasritchie That's True 💯👍

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

i feel like this one was some studio lackeys screwing up what could have been a masterpiece if made 10 years earlier. there was this hip cyber punk vibe at play i really dont appreciate. watch hackers, and the trailer for event horizon. hollywood thought movies had to feel like a london techno rave. i think if you had john record a score, messed with the lighting so it doesnt scream tv studio and found the broll gore, you could make something with a more hellraiser meets classic rock in space outlaw film. but i remember watching this and it felt like my childhood ended. i would have even taken an gangster rap sound track. i really hate that "editor is on meth" vibe i got from this movie.

[@MistaTofMaine]

I actually remember seeing this first time not having clue what was about and I enjoyed particularly up to when the bad guys or ghosts were introduced. The lead up I thought was good and had me thinking.

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Woodstock '99 crowd. That was worth the video alone. Thanks Canada

[@AngelGalarza69]

When i see a movie i usually read it on The Richter Scale on all seens, actor's actress cast blah blah blah on all corners of the movie 🎥🍿 ,but i gotta say Ghost of mars was actually pretty good and I've enjoyed it pretty much and for me to give a movie a good review it's pretty rare ,that been said the movie is great good and i would love to see a part 2 this film got a lot of good things going on in it , someone needs to sit on the director's chair and make part 2 happen 😊😅😊😅.

[@WonderWoman75]

"Even though it's not Friday, she's got a job and !%$# to do." I'm dying! That was so funny!

[@TylerPKegger]

I use this as movie background noise or to fall asleep to and also watch it as a guilty pleasure

[@SuperMarshall2009]

An interesting Easter Egg is the weapons Ice Cube is using at 6:33 are very rare Franchi Sub machine guns finished in chrome. The very same used by Rock Hudson and others in the Martian Chronicles" TV Mini-Series ( Another popular Mars human encountering ghosts story). As these weapons and props are so rare and obscure, it isn't a coincidence.

[@chronofigaro]

This movie is an absolute gem. One of my favourite SciFi horror flicks. Can't wait til the new theatre is done, at the new house.

[@BearInterrupted]

I love Ghosts of Mars. My favourite guilty pleasure style of film is that Starship Troopers, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Anaconda, Escape from LA etc B Grade which GoM fits perfectly.

[@TheKobe42]

This movie was Awesome!!! Great Review Breakdown!!

[@jaha777jaha6]

That movie was so underrated and still one of the best imo...plot special effects acting...

[@TheDiplomat717]

I love this movie. I always wanted the teased sequel to happen st the end. Still have this on vhs too

[@connorgillispie7128]

I love Ghosts of Mars. Probably seen it 50 times

[@ColorfieldMedia]

One of my guilty pleasure films...and at least it's still Carpenter.

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

Aww, what a nice surprise for my Friday evening. lol For all it's cheese, and there is A LOT of it, I somehow managed to get hooked on this movie. On to the video.

[@mattg8369]

I've not seen this in years. I need to revisit.

[@steelpatriot3683]

Saw this in the cinema when it came out. Its just exactly what is says on the tin and was an absolute hoot. A classic ? No.... Great cheesy fun? Definitely. Always enjoyed it, and never been bored rewatching it.

[@kungfew1396]

Most critics just didn't get John Carpenter, that was their loss, I always did and have always been a fan.

[@bhgemini]

OMG. Until you flashed that clip at the beginning, I totally forgot Burying the Ex was Joe Dante's last directing effort.

[@Lex-up6mg]

Man this was a great movie when it came out. To a bunch of high school fresh men it was really fun. It was like a video game. Ice cube, Natasha from species and Pam Grier i was all about it. The name desolation Williams was good too. A remake would do great.

[@josephmorales3478]

It’s a fun film. I watched it ALL the time when it was HBO as a kid.

[@ak-ub1ym]

Saw this movie a month ago liked it , Love how the bad guy is a just a cloud and a menacing one at that.

[@kaeltaylor9505]

Guilty pleasure. Love this gem

[@MrJ1Horrordirector]

I enjoyed It so much when It came out, i was just a carpenter addict just waiting for some good stuff at the Time! ❤️

[@DESTRO350]

I loved this movie back then and still love it now.

[@guyvizard549]

If you were ever going to remake a carpenter film, it should be this one. Lots of potential to improve things. Don't get me wrong, I have love for this flick.

[@Peppermint-Snaps]

Even the worst John Carpenter movie is still a pretty fun movie to watch.

[@pat2430]

John Carpenter is the best director. Easily.

[@philipsmi-lenguyen8155]

Holy shlt. Was that u singin in the end Mr Narrator? Sounded pretty good mate.

[@alexanderadonyae7937]

When i was 15 back in 2001 and i saw this movie, easily one of my futuristic horror movies💯 they kinda teased a sequel at the end but it was never made

[@fredkeeler1234]

The 90's were SNL's second golden age. This skit more relevant today than ever

[@matthewtaylor5230]

I knew the movie wasn't trying to take itself seriously & i love it for that reason & many more.idk why people hate on movies all the time? It's like they expect something from the movie but nobody including themselves can even figure out. Whenever something is critically panned I want to go see it even more usually lolz

[@Formakiwi]

While it fails as a film, GoM at least serves as a jokey compendium of Carpenter´s filmography: the siege scenario of Assault on Precinct 13; the possession motif (and visual effects) of Prince of Darkness mixed up with the alien transformation theme of The Thing; the mass brawls of Big Trouble in Little China; the bone-dry, borderline self-parody of an action hero of the Snake Plissken pictures; the legitimately poor, unresolved endings of too many films in his back catalogue....

[@i.am.not.herbert]

Don't remember why I bought this movie, I think just because it came in a cool little red tin that looked like Mars... whatever reason I ended up owning it. And it was hilarious from the get-go, from how bad it was. But I never cracked up so hard as when they got to how the people who were possessed by the Ghost of Mars talked. There is no special effects or nothing it was just like straight-up child pretending to be a monster "RAR RAR RARRRRR!" omg.... I rolled so hard my ribs hurt. Crying laughing. ❤❤😭😭❤❤

[@Swampdonkey796]

I was 10 when this came out and I absolutely loved it

[@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide]

You never once said I like this movie I grew up watching it

[@susanalderson8267]

I've always enjoyed this movie, it's good mindless fun.

[@Linklex7]

I always enjoyed this movie. Even back when it first released on DVD. It was fun

[@Davesky19]

Surprised you didn’t mention the similarities to Assault on Precinct 13, even having the Desolation Williams instead of Napoleon Wilson.

[@Kthomasritchie]

Yeah, for me, it felt more like Assault on Precinct 13 than Escape from NY/LA.

[@shallendor]

@@Kthomasritchie It seemed like a lackluster sci-fi version of Precinct 13, but with a great cast! It was his first film that was a watch if there is nothing else on!

[@derekderewal3876]

Oh yeah, its 75 percent a Precinct 13 remake. Same characters, similar story, same antihero.

[@Davesky19]

@@derekderewal3876 Even the very last shot of the two survivors walking away was practically the same. Carpenter always had an obsession with Howard Hawkes’s Rio Bravo.

[@MoggieLou]

I like this movie. So many strange elements, happy memories drinking cheap wine in the summer and watching this at night on hbo.

[@hunterphille1280]

I love this movie. I think Carpenter watched the last segment of Heavy Metal and this was his take on it.

[@NoahMcleany]

I always even as a young teenager when it came out took it as a cheesy over the top parody of an action movie. “Hey these things transfer bodies if we kill them, so make sure you kill them all” 😂

[@andrebunting7603]

Him doing a Dead Space movie is very intriguing

[@Slickjc1]

Love this movie. Ice Cube is dressed like Snake Pliskin to me. Always was on the lookout for a sequel.

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

This was pretty cool at the time. IF Ghost of Mars, Doom and Prometheus was on an app’s movie selection screen, I’d pick Ghost of Mars.

[@babytoshiro7014]

Nah Prometheus is still the best but I get it

[@SawyerCombat]

This movie is and was awesome!!!!! ICE CUBE and Jason Statham!!!!

[@darqueronin3935]

This movie was bad ass, and deserves sequels!

[@granpastreetz]

John Carpenter adapting Dead Space? Yes please.

[@blakeharris58]

Every time I watch Ghosts of Mars I feel like I miss a scene explaining why any of it makes sense. Most confusing, who put Ice Cube in jail again? And why?

[@A-GayPlays]

I want to know about Scream 4. I remember it was when more serious scary movies were in theaters.

[@DiverHoly1]

Is it just me or does the narrator sound like Norm Mcdonald?

[@tokyosmash]

Still love this movie

[@chrislester1768]

Love this movie !

[@NightWolfXVI]

I love Ghost of Mars, when I first got my PlayStation 2 with a DVD player that was one of my first movies I played on it from blockbusters back in day. what happened to Ghost of Mars part two.

[@jamesprovosthemingway4285]

I was definitely let down by this movie.