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Horror Comedy Thriller

Ghost in the Cell (2026)

Runtime 106 min
Release date 16/04/2026
Country Indonesia, South Korea
Production
Come and See Pictures Come and See Pictures
Rapi Films Rapi Films
Barunson E&A Barunson E&A
Legacy Pictures Legacy Pictures
Overview
In a notorious prison, an invisible force begins killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and corrupt guards to work together as they try to survive the mounting bloodshed.
Directors & Screenwriters
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Joko Anwar
Director
Cast
Abimana Aryasatya profile photo
Abimana Aryasatya
as Anggoro Ramadhani
Bront Palarae profile photo
Bront Palarae
as Jefry Hutama
Dimas Danang profile photo
Dimas Danang
as Irfan Hamdani
Endy Arfian profile photo
Endy Arfian
as Dimas Kurnia
Lukman Sardi profile photo
Lukman Sardi
as Pendi Mulia
All trailers
Horror Comedy Thriller

Ghost in the Cell

You can’t see it. You can’t stop it. You can’t escape it. [Subtitled]

Video: YouTube
Duration: 00:23
Horror Comedy Thriller

Ghost in the Cell

Jail time meets a hell of a roommate. [Subtitled]

Video: YouTube
Duration: 00:31
Horror Comedy Thriller

Ghost in the Cell

Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Video: YouTube
Duration: 02:33
Horror Comedy Thriller

Ghost in the Cell

International Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]

Video: YouTube
Duration: 01:51
Did You Know?
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Joko Anwar’s “Ghost in the Cell” turns a haunted prison into a wildly gory, neon‑lit carnival of horror‑comedy.

When Indonesian horror auteur Joko Anwar slipped into Fantastic Fest’s lineup, audiences weren’t prepared for the visual overload that followed. "Ghost in the Cell" bursts onto the screen with every gruesome kill bathed in bright light, forcing the audience to stare down the barrel of the gore instead of hiding in the shadows. The film’s audacious tone flips between slap‑stick comedy, political satire, heartfelt moments, and even full‑on dance numbers, all stitched together with kinetic, mobile camerawork that never lets you catch a breath. Anwar cranks the absurdity up a notch with martial‑arts‑inspired action and homoerotic sight gags, creating a mash‑up that feels both wildly inventive and oddly cohesive. A ragtag crew of likable convicts anchors the chaos, delivering enough charm to make the haunted‑prison setting feel like a playground for the director’s most daring ideas. The result is the most fun Indonesian horror‑comedy of the year, a film that refuses to hide its blood in darkness and instead celebrates it in full, unapologetic view. After its rave reception at Fantastic Fest, "Ghost in the Cell" is set to hit select North American theaters this weekend, promising horror fans a fresh, over‑the‑top experience that’s as bright as it is terrifying.
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