Ghost in the Shell is the anime the Wachowskis showed producers when they pitched The Matrix, and its rain-soaked cyber-city, part Hong Kong, part Tokyo, part New York, still looks like the future. The new 4K remaster brings back Kenji Kawai's score and its blend of hand-drawn animation and early computer graphics at full size. Catch the late-night show if you want the full cyberpunk mood.
What to expect
Metrograph runs three screenings across the weekend, including a late-night slot and a morning show. The 83-minute film plays in 4K DCP as part of A Cyberpunk Canon. Expect a dense, philosophical story about identity and networks with bursts of action.
Good to know
- Three screenings spread across the weekend give you a late-night, evening or morning option.
- The series A Cyberpunk Canon continues at Metrograph with more genre classics.
- Metrograph is on Ludlow Street; the F to East Broadway is the closest stop.
- Fans of The Matrix, Blade Runner or Akira are the core audience.
- Book the late show early; anime screenings at Metrograph fill fast.
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Common questions
Is this the original 1995 film?
Yes, Mamoru Oshii's 1995 film, in a 30th anniversary 4K remaster.
How long is Ghost in the Shell?
83 minutes.
Is it subtitled?
Metrograph lists the 4K DCP; check the ticketing page for language details before you buy.
