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The Devil's Backbone

R20011h 48mGuillermo del Toro
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 78

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"What is a ghost?"

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.

FantasyDramaHorrorThriller
SpainOrphanageSpanish Civil War (1936-39)Gothic HorrorGhostPolitical Repression1930sIsolated PlaceSupernatural BeingGhost Child

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Devil's Backbone (2001) about?

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.

Who stars in The Devil's Backbone?

The Devil's Backbone stars Marisa Paredes (Carmen), Eduardo Noriega (Jacinto), Federico Luppi (Dr. Casares), Fernando Tielve (Carlos), Íñigo Garcés (Jaime). The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro.

How long is The Devil's Backbone?

The Devil's Backbone has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated R.

Is The Devil's Backbone worth watching?

The Devil's Backbone holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Fantasy, Drama, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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