Synopsis
Set within an Indonesian correctional facility, the film follows inmates whose survival instincts are tested when a mysterious new prisoner arrives accompanied by a supernatural entity that targets those with the darkest aura. As deaths mount, the incarcerated population discovers that collective action may be their only path to survival.
About Ghost in the Cell
Ghost in the Cell is a supernatural horror comedy.
Director Joko Anwar (Grave Torture, Impetigore):
Beneath its supernatural surface lies something very real: the massive deforestation in Indonesia and the way this destruction is too often met with silence or neglect,” said Anwar. “The ghost in this film is not only a presence haunting the cells, but also a reminder of consequences we choose not to face.
Ghost in the Cell Teaser Trailer
Director and Cast
Ghost in the Cell is directed by Joko Anwar and the cast includes Abimana Aryasatya, Lukman Sardi, Bront Palarae, Aming, Rio Dewanto, Morgan Oey, and Tora Sudiro.
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Ghost in the Cell Release Date
Ghost in the Cell will have its premiere at Berlin International film festival, and a 2026 release date for theaters/streaming will confirmed shortly after hopefully.
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