**Ghosts of Mars (2001)** is a science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter. Set in the future, the story takes place on Mars, where a group of police officers is sent to a remote mining colony to transport a dangerous criminal, Desolation Williams (played by Ice Cube). However, when they arrive, they discover that the colony has been overtaken by mysterious, violent entities—ghosts of the ancient Martian civilization.

The plot unfolds as the officers, led by Lieutenant Melanie Ballard (played by Natasha Henstridge), try to survive the onslaught of these vengeful spirits. The spirits possess the colonists, turning them into aggressive, homicidal creatures. The officers must fight for their lives while attempting to unravel the mystery of the Martian ghosts and the origins of the curse that has been unleashed upon the colony.

The film features intense action scenes, a blend of science fiction and horror, and Carpenter’s signature atmospheric tension. As the survivors attempt to escape the colony and prevent the spread of the alien possession, they must also confront the reality that the ghosts of Mars are not just a threat to the humans—they are a force that has been waiting for centuries to be awakened.

The movie received mixed reviews upon release but has since gained a cult following due to its action-packed sequences and Carpenter’s distinctive style.