Prisoners of the Ghostland

A lurid, chaotic fever dream that jolts between grotesque violence, deadpan absurdity, and sudden neon surrealism, demanding stamina more than thought.

Directed by

Sion Sono

Genres

Action, Fantasy, Thriller

Starring

Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Nick Cassavetes

Tagline

The granddaughter of the world's greatest leader is a hostage in the most dangerous place on Earth. Now only the deadliest man alive can save her.

Overview

In the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, a ruthless bank robber is sprung from jail by wealthy warlord The Governor, whose adopted granddaughter Bernice has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman—and his own path to redemption.

How it feels

Absurd, campy, dark and eerie. Brisk and demanding.

About

Survival, redemption, power, corruption

Content

Strong violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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