Ghosts of Mars (2001)

Ghosts of Mars (2001) is a sci-fi horror film directed by John Carpenter, known for his iconic works like Halloween, The Thing, and Escape from New York. The film combines elements of action, horror, and science fiction, set in a dystopian future on Mars. Despite its promising concept and Carpenter’s reputation, the movie received mixed to negative reviews upon release and has since become a cult classic.
The story is set in the year 2176, on a partially terraformed Mars where human colonies have been established. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks as Lt. Melanie Ballard (played by Natasha Henstridge) recounts the events of a disastrous mission. Ballard, along with a team of law enforcement officers, is sent to a remote mining outpost to transport the notorious criminal James “Desolation” Williams (played by Ice Cube) to justice.
However, upon arrival, they find the outpost deserted, and it soon becomes apparent that the miners have unleashed an ancient Martian spirit that possesses them, turning them into violent, zombie-like creatures. These possessed miners form a murderous horde, forcing the officers and Desolation Will