
The Devil's Backbone ·El espinazo del diabloWhat 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.
Fantasy
Drama
Horror
Thriller
- Release Date
Apr 20, 2001
- Popularity: 2.4175
- 1,243 votes
- Directed by
Guillermo del Toro
- Screenplay by
Guillermo del ToroDavid MuñozAntonio Trashorras
- Productions
Producciones Anhelo Canal+ España (ES)Tequila Gang (MX)Sogepaq (ES)El Deseo (ES)
- Budget 4.5 M
6.6 M
Duration: 1h 48 min
Casting: Sara Bilbatúa
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Guillermo del Toro
Screenplay

Carlos Giménez
Storyboard

David Muñoz
Screenplay

Antonio Trashorras
Screenplay
Trailer & Videos
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THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE – Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection | MUBI Podcast
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Mark Kermode reviews Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone | BFI Player
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