All aboard! It’s time to take the train to John Carpenter’s GHOSTS OF MARS.

We are incredibly honored to kick off the episode with an interview with legendary producer Sandy King Carpenter to talk about her extensive career in horror, the wild production of this week's film, and what it’s like bringing terrifying, ambitious visions to the big screen alongside her husband, John Carpenter.

After the interview, we continue to break down the sci-fi, action-horror mashup. We dive into the delightfully chaotic casting — including Natasha Henstridge as a pill-popping space cop, Ice Cube as the notorious outlaw "Desolation" Williams, a surprisingly hairy Jason Statham, and the iconic Pam Grier — along with the film's wild premise of ancient, red-dust spirits possessing all-comers and turning them into maniacs.

In our bonus feature segment, Slate was inspired by Carpenter’s unapologetic vision to further discuss filmmakers' passion projects.

Does GHOSTS OF MARS matter in 2026? Or should it have stayed buried deep beneath the red dirt? Lock, load, and listen to find out!

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