Movies like Ghost in the Cell: 20 to watch next
If you loved Ghost in the Cell (2026) — a horror and comedy film directed by Joko Anwar — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Ghost in the Cell most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like prison, prisoner and prison cell. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Strange Darling 2024★ 6.9
Shares: Horror
Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Beyond Re-Animator 2003★ 5.9
Shares: Horror, Comedy
Once again tampering with mother nature to disastrous results, Dr. Herbert West continues his research while serving time in a maximum security prison for his previous exploits. West's limited prison-cell experiments are suddenly interrupted by the arrival of a new prison doctor and the brother of the girl who suffered from West's experiments 13 years earlier.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Collector 2009★ 6.6
Shares: Horror
Desperate to repay his debt to his ex-wife, an ex-con plots a heist at his new employer's country home, unaware that a second criminal has also targeted the property, and rigged it with a series of deadly traps.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Scary Movie 2000★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Blackening 2023★ 5.8
Shares: Horror, Comedy
Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Last Shift 2014★ 6.3
Shares: Horror
Rookie police officer Jessica Loren has been assigned the last shift at a closing police station and must wait for a hazmat crew to collect biomedical evidence. Ordered not to leave the station under any circumstances, Jessica comes to learn that it's more than just an outdated station, it's home to the ultimate embodiment of evil and his devoted bloodthirsty followers. Jessica is left to fend for herself in the Devil's playground.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Scream VI 2023★ 6.9
Shares: Horror
Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Haunting of Alcatraz 2020★ 6.5
Shares: Horror
Alcatraz. 1937. A young prison guard working the night shift experiences a string of chilling disturbances culminating in the bizarre death of an inmate at the most famous prison in the world
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Feast 2005★ 6.1
Shares: Horror, Comedy
When a motley crew of strangers find themselves trapped in an isolated tavern, they must band together in a battle for survival against a family of flesh-hungry creatures.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Desperate Living 1977★ 6.3
Shares: Comedy
After killing her husband, Peggy Gravel and her murderous maid Grizelda wind up in the crazy town of Mortville, where Queen Carlotta presides over a sleazy collection of misfits.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Barbarian 2022★ 6.9
Shares: Horror
In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Hunt 2020★ 6.7
Shares: Horror
Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are—or how they got there. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt humans for sport. But their master plan is about to be derailed when one of the hunted turns the tables on her pursuers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Dare 2019★ 5.9
Shares: Horror
A rare family night for Jay takes a brutal twist when he awakens in a basement with three other prisoners. As their vengeful captor runs riot, Jay engages in a twisted battle to solve the puzzle to his past and save his family's future.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Big Stan 2007★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy
A weak con man panics when he learns he's going to prison for fraud. He hires a mysterious martial arts guru who helps transform him into a martial arts expert who can fight off inmates who want to hurt or love him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Bad 1977★ 6.5
Shares: Horror, Comedy
Hazel runs a beauty salon out of her house, but makes extra money by providing ruthless women the oppurtunity to perform hit jobs. L.T. is a parasite, and contacts Hazel looking for work after he runs out of money. She is reluctant to use him for a hit, since she prefers using women, but decides to try him on a trial basis. Meanwhile, the cop she pays off wants an arrest to make it look like he's doing his job, but Hazel doesn't want to sacrifice any of her "associates". The sleazy side of life is explored in this delightfully dark and deadpan film.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mercy Black 2019★ 6.0
Shares: Horror
A woman is sent to a mental institution after stabbing her classmate in an attempt to conjure an evil spirit called, Mercy Black. Fifteen years later she's released, and must save her nephew, who has become obsessed with the phenomenon.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ginger Snaps 2000★ 6.9
Shares: Horror
The story of two outcast sisters, Ginger and Brigitte, in the mindless suburban town of Bailey Downs. On the night of Ginger's first period, she is savagely attacked by a wild creature. Ginger's wounds miraculously heal but something is not quite right. Now Brigitte must save her sister and save herself.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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They Will Kill You 2026★ 6.9
Shares: Comedy, Horror
A woman answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise, unaware that she is entering a community that has seen a number of disappearances over the years and may be under the grip of a Satanic cult.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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All About Evil 2010★ 5.9
Shares: Horror, Comedy
A mousy librarian inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. In order to save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer — and a legion of rabid gore fans — when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts. What her fans don't realize yet is that the murders in the movies are all too real…
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Urban Legend 1998★ 6.2
Shares: Horror
A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
Stream in India on Netflix, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel