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The Devil's Backbone
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THE DEVIL'S BACKBONE

"What is a ghost?"

20011h 48m7.3 TMDb

Directed by Guillermo del Toro

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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.

Cast

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

Carmen

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

Jacinto

Federico Luppi

Federico Luppi

Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve

Fernando Tielve

Carlos

Íñigo Garcés

Íñigo Garcés

Jaime

Irene Visedo

Irene Visedo

Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo

José Manuel Lorenzo

Marcelo

Francisco Maestre

Francisco Maestre

'El Puerco'

Movie Vibe

Suspense8.3
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.7
Humor5
Realism7.7
Action5
Darkness7.2

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema

May not appeal to

  • viewers sensitive to disturbing content
  • those seeking nonstop action

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