Well Go USA has acquired the North American rights Ghost in the Cell, written and directed by Indonesian master of horror Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves, Impetigore), Variety reports.
The supernatural horror-comedy premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany earlier this month. Watch the previously released teaser below.
Set within an Indonesian correctional facility, the film follows inmates whose survival instincts are tested when a mysterious new prisoner arrives accompanied by a supernatural entity that targets those with the darkest aura. As deaths mount, the incarcerated population discovers that collective action may be their only path to survival.
Abimana Aryasatya, Lukman Sardi, Bront Palarae, Aming, Rio Dewanto, Morgan Oey, and Tora Sudiro lead the ensemble cast.
Almanzo Konoralma, Arswendy Bening Swara, Danang Suryonegoro, Dewa Dayana, Endy Arfian, Faiz Vishal, Farrell Rafisqy, Haydar Salishz, Ho Yuhang, Ical Tanjung, Kiki Narendra, Magistus Miftah, Mike Lucock, Radja Nasution, Tony Merle, and Yoga Pratama round out the cast.
Anwar and Tia Hasibuan produce through their Jakarta-based Come and See Pictures, alongside Rapi Films, South Korea’s Barunson E&A (who is also handling international sales), and Legacy Pictures.
“We’re thrilled to bring Ghost in the Cell to North America,” said Well Go USA CEO Doris Pfardrescher. “As longtime fans of Joko Anwar, having previously released his film Gundala, we’ve seen firsthand how strongly his work resonates with audiences here. Ghost in the Cell is an absolute blast – it’s wildly entertaining and deliciously gory in all the right ways.”
The film has also sold to The World Pictures for Russia and CIS, La Aventura for Spain, Calendar Studios for Taiwan, Shinesaeng Ad. Venture for Thailand, Purple Plan Pte for Singapore, Cambodia and Vietnam, Filmbridge for Mongolia, and Plaion Pictures for Germany.
Ghost in the Cell is slated to hit Indonesian theaters in the second quarter of the year. Stay tuned for North American release details.
