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Ghost in the Cell

movie
NR
April 16, 2026
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Audience Woke Score
No Ratings Yet
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Ghost in the Cell earns a low 2/10 woke score as straightforward supernatural prison horror centered on male inmates uniting against a ghost and corruption, with zero identity politics or activist messaging.

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Detailed Analysis

Ghost in the Cell is an original 2026 Indonesian supernatural horror-comedy set entirely in a men's maximum-security prison.

The plot centers on a journalist investigating illegal mining who is framed and imprisoned, where an invisible ghost begins killing inmates with negative energy; rival gangs and guards must unite to survive. All verified cast members are male actors portraying male original characters with no gender, race, or sexuality changes to any established figures. Themes include supernatural justice, brotherhood among inmates, and satire on institutional corruption and systemic inequality in Indonesian society, but these function as classic prison-drama and horror elements rather than identity-politics framing or critiques of traditional norms.

One review interprets the hyper-masculine prison dynamics through a 'toxic masculinity' lens, yet this is peripheral interpretive commentary, not a central narrative driver or lecture. No LGBTQ+ representation, DEI-driven casting, or activist intent appears in plot summaries, creator statements, or reception. Audience and critic response focuses on gore, humor, and entertainment value with no 'woke' controversy.

The social satire remains incidental to the core survival-horror premise. Casting evidence: Casting research is incomplete or contains unresolved comparisons; overall casting fidelity has not been established. Documented credits include Endy Arfian as Dimas Kurnia / Dimas; Abimana Aryasatya as Anggoro Ramadhani / Anggoro.

Key Factors

  • All-male original cast fitting prison setting with no casting departures
  • Supernatural horror premise driven by ghost and unity against threat, not identity themes
  • Anti-corruption satire present but secondary to entertainment and classic storytelling tropes
  • No evidence of progressive ideological centrality, LGBTQ+ elements, or source-material alterations in any researched content or reception signals

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Is Ghost in the Cell Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Ghost in the Cell and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of woke content is in Ghost in the Cell?

Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Ghost in the Cell's overall score.

Is Ghost in the Cell family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Ghost in the Cell is rated NR. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.

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Top Cast

Abimana Aryasatya
2Based

Abimana Aryasatya

Anggoro Ramadhani

Bront Palarae
2Based

Bront Palarae

Jefry Hutama

Dimas Danang
2Based

Dimas Danang

Irfan Hamdani

Endy Arfian
2Based

Endy Arfian

Dimas Kurnia

Lukman Sardi
2Based

Lukman Sardi

Pendi Mulia

Mike Lucock
2Based

Mike Lucock

Wildan Arifin

Yoga Pratama
2Based

Yoga Pratama

Six Nugraha

Morgan Oey
2Based

Morgan Oey

Bimo Gumira

Aming
2Based

Aming

Gibran "Tokek" Nugroho

Rio Dewanto
2Based

Rio Dewanto

Endy Wahyudi

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