Ghost in the Cell gets new trailer; Joko Anwar’s horror-comedy headed to theaters October 2

Indonesian horror filmmaker Joko Anwar brings Ghost in the Cell this autumn, a horror-comedy set inside a high-security prison where rival factions clash under a stern warden. A new trailer previews the setup ahead of its release.

Watch the trailer

The trailer’s key moments

The trailer depicts the entry of a new inmate, triggering a wave of grisly killings as a ghost haunts the facility. To confront the threat, inmates must put aside old feuds while a spectral force grows more active.

About Ghost in the Cell

Directed by Joko Anwar, Ghost in the Cell features a cast that includes Abimana Aryasatya, Almanzo Konoralma, Aming Sugandhi, Arswendy Bening Swara, Bront Palarae, and Dimas Danang Suryonegoro in a prison-set horror-comedy. The film centers on a haunted prison atmosphere and a volatile mood.

Release date and platforms

Well Go USA will handle North American distribution, with Ghost in the Cell hitting theaters on October 2. Before the theatrical release, the film will screen at FrightFest in London and Fantastic Fest in Austin.

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