Master of Indonesian cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans: Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, it plunges audiences deep inside the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. The trailer has just hit, and we have a warning. The new trailer is NSFW. It’s extremely graphic and brutal.
Ruled by a tyrannical warden and torn apart by warring convict factions, the penitentiary is already a living hell. However, when a mysterious new inmate arrives, the prison’s fragile ecosystem shatters. A string of gruesome, stomach-churning murders leaves victims on morbid display across the cellblocks.
No Escape from the Spectral Killer
What starts as a volatile clash between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. The fight is not just between fighters but also against an invisible, supernatural force. As lockdown seals off every exit, the terrified inmates quickly realize that the deadliest threat isn’t the man in the adjacent cell. It’s a murderous ghost roaming the corridors with unstoppable intent. However, to stand any chance of unmasking this otherworldly entity, the inmates are forced to set aside their bloody grudges and band together. What unfolds is a high-octane blend of hard-hitting action, dark humor, and relentless supernatural terror.
A Powerhouse Team
Produced by longtime collaborator Tia Hasibuan, the film boasts a stacked ensemble of acclaimed Indonesian talent including Abimana Aryasatya, Bront Palarae, Arswendy Bening Swara, and Aming Sugandhi. Dimas Danang Suryonegoro and Almanzo Konoralma join them.
Martial Arts, Mayhem and A Lot of Blood
Seamlessly weaving martial arts, eerie ghost lore, and horror-comedy beats into one wild ride, Ghost in the Cell promises to keep viewers on the absolute edge of their seats. U.S. audiences won’t have to wait long to experience the jailhouse carnage for themselves. Ghost in the Cell officially hits domestic screens on October 2, 2026, from Well Go USA.
