Ghost in the Cell

Ghost in the Cell

Directed by Joko Anwar

Produced by Come and See Pictures, Rapi Films

2026106 min7.2 / 10

A darkly comedic slasher-thriller that uses a haunted prison setting to blend gore and satire, balancing brutal horror with irreverent humor.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ghost in the Cell violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of films.

  • Is Ghost in the Cell scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.

  • Is Ghost in the Cell easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Ghost in the Cell end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Ghost in the Cell sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Ghost in the Cell

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Ghost in the Cell

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Ghost in the Cell, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Ghost in the Cell, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Ghost in the Cell, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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