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The Devil's Backbone

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2001

6.2

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1h 48min

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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.

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THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE – Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection | MUBI Podcast

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Original Title

El espinazo del diablo

Runtime (Duration)

1h 48min

Directors

Guillermo del Toro

Critics & Audience Score

6.2

Total Votes

1,353

Release Year

2001

Country

Spain, Mexico

Production Budget

$4.5M

Box Office Revenue

$6.6M

Profit / Loss Analysis

$2.1M

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Casting

Actors

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

Fernando Tielve

Fernando Tielve

Íñigo Garcés

José Manuel Lorenzo

José Manuel Lorenzo

Francisco Maestre

Francisco Maestre

Juan Carlos Vellido

Juan Carlos Vellido

Crew

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

Javier Navarrete

Javier Navarrete

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro

Antonio Trashorras

Agustín Almodóvar

Agustín Almodóvar

Guillermo Navarro

Guillermo Navarro

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Luis de la Madrid

Jorge Hernández Lobo

MAKEUP DESIGNER

COSTUME DESIGNER

Salvador Mayolas

Joaquín Manchado

CAMERA OPERATOR

César Macarrón

PRODUCTION DESIGN

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Pedro Manuel Lazaga

Pedro Manuel Lazaga

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

Carlos Giménez

STILL PHOTOGRAPHER

STUNT COORDINATOR

SPECIAL EFFECTS COORDINATOR

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Editor Reviews

Wren Holloway
Rating: 4
4
November 25, 2025
Another masterpiece from Guillermo del Toro, 'The Devil's Backbone' is a supernatural tale set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Carlos, a 12-year-old orphan, is sent to a remote orphanage where he encounters the ghost of a former resident, Santi, who warns him of danger. The film is a poignant and eerie exploration of innocence, violence, and the lingering scars of war. Del Toro's signature blend of dark fantasy and historical drama creates a rich, atmospheric world where the living and the dead coexist. It's a sophisticated ghost story that uses its supernatural elements to delve into profound human experiences.
Haze Montague
Rating: 4
4
May 20, 2025
Another stunning, atmospheric ghost story from Guillermo del Toro. Set during the final days of the Spanish Civil War, the film takes place in a remote orphanage sheltering Republican children. The arrival of a young boy coincides with the appearance of the ghost of a former resident, Santi, who vanished mysteriously. Del Toro uses the ghost not just for scares, but as a symbol of unresolved trauma and the horrors of war that haunt the living. The film has a unique, almost fairytale-like quality despite its dark subject matter, blending political allegory with supernatural mystery. It features genuinely creepy moments and a profound sense of sadness, exploring how the past continues to bleed into the present.