# Ghost in the Cell (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ghost-in-the-cell/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 76% |
| Audience Score | 81% |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Joko Anwar |
| Genres | Horror, Comedy, Thriller |
| Runtime | 106 min |

## Quick answer

Ghost in the Cell (2026) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Joko Anwar's gleefully grotesque prison horror-comedy pairs splatter-heavy set pieces with pointed jabs at Indonesian in Directed by Joko Anwar.

## Critics consensus

Joko Anwar's gleefully grotesque prison horror-comedy pairs splatter-heavy set pieces with pointed jabs at Indonesian institutional corruption, and most critics found it a maximalist, crowd-pleasing return to form even when its many subplots don't all land.

## Synopsis

Inside one of Indonesia's most notorious prisons, an invisible force begins brutally killing inmates one by one. As the body count rises, warring gangs and corrupt guards are forced into an uneasy alliance to survive the night, uncovering rot within the institution that runs far deeper than any single killer.

## Cast

Abimana Aryasatya, Bront Palarae, Endy Arfian, Lukman Sardi, Morgan Oey, Aming Sugandhi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ghost in the Cell worth watching?**
Ghost in the Cell holds a 74% Celluloid Score. Joko Anwar's gleefully grotesque prison horror-comedy pairs splatter-heavy set pieces with pointed jabs at Indonesian institutional corruption, and most critics found it a maximalist, crowd-pleasing return to form even when its many subplots don't all land.

**What is Ghost in the Cell about?**
Inside one of Indonesia's most notorious prisons, an invisible force begins brutally killing inmates one by one. As the body count rises, warring gangs and corrupt guards are forced into an uneasy alliance to survive the night, uncovering rot within the institution that runs far deeper than any single killer.

**Who directed Ghost in the Cell?**
Ghost in the Cell (2026) was directed by Joko Anwar.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ghost in the Cell?**
74% — the average of four public sources: critics 76%, audience 81%, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 7.2/10.

**Where can I watch Ghost in the Cell?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Ghost in the Cell page for current options.

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