Joko Anwar‘s Ghost in the Cell trailer may surprise fans with its level of gore. The 2026 Indonesian film is set inside a high-security prison with rival gangs and abusive guards. Things turn dark when the arrival of an inmate leads to gruesome murders by an invisible killer.
The official synopsis reads, “Director Joko Anwar plunges viewers into a high-security prison ruled by feuding gangs and a tyrannical warden. The arrival of a new inmate kicks off a series of mysterious gruesome murders that leave its victims on morbid display. The hapless inmates trapped in the prison must overcome their rivalries to unmask an invisible, otherworldly enemy. No one is safe as the cells cage in the horrors and a ghost roams the prison with murderous intent.”
Written and directed by Anwar, the film combines prison violence, supernatural horror, and dark comedy. Endy Arfian, Abimana Aryasatya, Lukman Sardi, Bront Palarae, Yoga Pratama, and Aming star in the film. The trailer makes it clear the film doesn’t hold back when it comes to violence. It is set to release in theaters on October 2, 2026.
Check out the Ghost in the Cell trailer below:
What is happening in Ghost in the Cell’s trailer?
The trailer first introduces Labuan Angsana, a dangerous prison where violence is part of everyday life. Rival gangs fight among themselves while the guards brutally maintain order. However, the situation takes a terrifying turn.
A new mysterious prisoner, Dimas Kurniawan (Endy Arfian), arrives in the prison accompanied by a supernatural entity that starts killing people. The killer is invisible, making its attack even more dangerous. Inmates are violently killed, and nobody knows what will happen next. The trailer shows mutilated bodies, bloodshed, and disturbing visuals, giving the film a brutal tone.
The ghost also appears to have a connection to the inmates’ behavior. It targets people with the darkest aura, making them question if changing their ways could help them survive. As the killing continues, the inmates are forced to work together. Former rivals put their differences aside and work as a group to face the supernatural threat.
The trailer also mixes the disturbing violence with moments of dark comedy. The contrast gives the film a distinct tone, but the violence remains one of its biggest highlights. The trailer suggests that fans can expect bloody prison warfare, gruesome deaths, supernatural horror, and a lot of chaos when inmates face their invisible enemy.
Originally reported by Isha Sharma on ComingSoon.
