The Devil's Backbone
What is a ghost?
Fantasy
Drama
Horror
Thriller
Overview
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2001-04-20
Runtime:
1h 48m
Director:
Guillermo del Toro
Writer:
Guillermo del Toro, David Muñoz, Antonio Trashorras
Official Videos
THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE – Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection | MUBI Podcast
Mark Kermode reviews Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone | BFI Player
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