On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger.
A Mars mission crew discovers evidence of life on the planet, but an infection begins to spread among them. As they fight for survival, they realize the alien organism is not only deadly but also incredibly resourceful. The remaining astronauts must race against time and dwindling resources to escape the hostile Martian surface before they too succumb to the infection or are stranded forever.
The Last Days on Mars received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmosphere, visuals, and suspenseful moments, many found the plot derivative and predictable, comparing it unfavorably to other Mars-based sci-fi horror films. Performances were occasionally highlighted, but the film was often criticized for its slow pacing and lack of originality in its genre elements.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an okay watch, appreciating the sci-fi horror atmosphere and some suspenseful moments. However, many felt it was unoriginal, too slow-paced, and ultimately failed to deliver a truly compelling or unique narrative, leading to a lukewarm overall reception.
The film was originally titled 'The Last Days on Mars' but was changed to 'Red Planet' during production before reverting back to its original title before release.
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