Ghost in the Cell
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.
Directed by Joko Anwar · Horror · Comedy · Thriller · 106 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Joko Anwar
Writer
Joko Anwar
Studio
Come and See Pictures / Rapi Films
Release
2026-04-16
Runtime
106 min
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Thriller
Full Plot
Inmates at Labuhan Angsana prison face daily struggles with corrupt officials and violent rivalries. A mysterious killer begins targeting those with negative energy, prompting a desperate bid for survival among the prisoners. As they compete to maintain positive auras, they discover a shocking truth that unites them against their oppressors.
Cast & Characters
Anggoro
Abimana Aryasatya
Jefry
Bront Palarae
Irfan
Dimas Danang
Dimas
Endy Arfian
Pendi
Lukman Sardi
Wildan
Mike Lucock
Six
Yoga Pratama
Irfan
Danang Suryonegoro
Sapto
Kiki Narendra
Tokek
Aming
Anton
Tora Sudiro
Prakasa
Arswendy Beningswara
Bimo
Morgan Oey
Donald
Haydar Salishz
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Ghost in the Cell was first screened at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-13
Did You Know that it became a box office hit after being released locally in Indonesia on April 16, 2026?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-13
Critical Assessment
Ghost in the Cell holds 7.2/10 on TMDb (47 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of September 9, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.2/10 on TMDb (47 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghost in the Cell good? What are critics saying?+
Ghost in the Cell holds 7.2/10 on TMDb (47 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Ghost in the Cell?+
Ghost in the Cell has a runtime of 106 min.
Who directed Ghost in the Cell?+
Ghost in the Cell was directed by Joko Anwar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Ghost in the Cell" has been mixed, with some praising its unique blend of horror and comedy while others found it lacking in writing and pacing. The trailer seems to be generating a lot of buzz, especially among fans of horror-comedy and Squid Game. Some viewers are also excited about the film's potential international release and online sales, but others are skeptical about the plot twists.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
The premise is really intriguing, and honestly, I was quite amazed by this film. It blends horror and comedy really well. But unfortunately, Joko Anwar doesn’t feel as strong when it comes to writing the third act it loses some of its impact. On top of that, the political satire…
Call Me Dunham · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
Ga nyangka lagu cicak cicak di dinding bisa jadi lagu kayak squid game😂 Gore brutal nya menarik dan vibe komedi nya kayak dulu nonton Quickie express❤
@riyansyazfapratama920 · 1049 likesitu suara cicak cicak didindingnya kek opening squid game vibesnya😄
@alimasyhar6419 · 497 likes1:07 10/10 transisi 😂
@itsliszt · 128 likesMudah2an kalian panjang umur ya sampe bisa ketemu nanti tanggal 16 April buat nonton ini film ..
@AdiezVMartinez · 536 likesLagi viral katanya ni film di beli hak tayang di 86 negara🔥 Sukses terus buat film2 Indonesia makin terkenal. Kalau liat trailernya sangat sulit menebak alur cerita, tapi sepertinya hantunya merasuki seseorang apakah konsepnya seperti impostor
@xizedit1312 · 276 likesTeori gw entitas jahatnya bakal mirip sama film US, di mana bakal ada doppleganger. Bisa diliat di menit 2:00 karakter penari dibunuh sama dirinya sendiri, terus juga diperkuat sama adegan Tora Sudiro yang sepertinya dibunuh sama dopplegangernya. Dan kayaknya ceritanya tentang do…
@shitattoo · 116 likesPaket komplit nih, horornya dapat..comedynya dapat.. Actionnya dapat.. Bakalan sukses besar nih di bioskop nanti 16 april
@FaturrohmanajikAjik · 217 likesSumpah yak abis lebaran filmnya bagus-bagus, buset dah pada pinter amat drop tglnya abis lebaran semua
@blueohcean · 124 likes