Ghost in the Cell

2026 1h 46m ID

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 88

HorrorComedyThriller

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Abimana Aryasatya
Anggoro Ramadhani
Bront Palarae
Jefry Hutama
Dimas Danang
Irfan Hamdani
Endy Arfian
Dimas Kurnia
Lukman Sardi
Pendi Mulia
Mike Lucock
Wildan Arifin
Yoga Pratama
Six Nugraha
Morgan Oey
Bimo Gumira

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joko Anwar
Writers: Joko Anwar
Languages: Indonesian
Countries: Indonesia, South Korea

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Indonesia, South Korea.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Ghost in the Cell Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joko Anwar, shot by Ical Tanjung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Aghi Narottama. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Joko Anwar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Abimana Aryasatya and Bront Palarae and Dimas Danang carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9000310 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joko Anwar directs. Ical Tanjung behind the camera. Aghi Narottama scores. Joko Anwar cuts. Produced in Indonesia, South Korea. Dialogue in Indonesian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2International production across 2 countries: Indonesia, South Korea.
3Part of the "Ghost in the Cell Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Joko Anwar, shot by Ical Tanjung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Aghi Narottama. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Joko Anwar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Abimana Aryasatya and Bront Palarae and Dimas Danang carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt9000310 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 88 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 18 themes, including "prison", "prisoner", "prison cell", "gore".

The technical file

Cinematography: Ical Tanjung
Original score: Aghi Narottama
Editing: Joko Anwar
Makeup / hair: Novie Ariyanti
VFX supervisor: Abby Eldipie
Sound: Peter Bawiec
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Status: Released
Box office: $105,743
Original language: ID
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Ghost in the Cell (2026)

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Ghost in the Cell Collection

A Ghost in the Cell Collection

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What people are saying

Call Me Dunham2026-04-22
★ 7/10
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 and underlying themes are delivered a bit too on-the-nose. It feels very blunt, almost like listening to a public service announcement. Still, I can’t deny how impressive the film’s disturbing elements are. It’s rare to find something that can make you feel disgusted and mesmerized at the same time, the aesthetic of discomfort here is genuinely striking.

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