The Devil's Backbone (2001)

After losing his father, 10-year-old Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucia School, which shelters orphans of the Republican militia and politicians, and is taken in by the steely headmistress, Carmen, and the kindly professor, Casares. Soon after his arrival, Carlos has a run-in with the violent caretaker, Jacinto. Gradually, Carlos uncovers the secrets of the school, including the youthful ghost that wanders the grounds.

Genres

Fantasy

Drama

Horror

Thriller

The Devil's Backbone (2001) 7.3 R

After losing his father, 10-year-old Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucia School, which shelters orphans of the Republican militia and politicians, and is taken in by the steely headmistress, Carmen, and the kindly professor, Casares. Soon after his arrival, Carlos has a run-in with the violent caretaker, Jacinto. Gradually, Carlos uncovers the secrets of the school, including the youthful ghost that wanders the grounds.

Genres

Fantasy

Drama

Horror

Thriller

Top Billed Cast

Eduardo Noriega
Federico Luppi
Marisa Paredes
Fernando Tielve
Íñigo Garcés

Director

Guillermo del Toro

Screenplay

Guillermo del Toro

The living will always be more dangerous than the dead.

Is this DVD available?

Library	Call Number	Availability	Location
Clemons	VIDEO .DVD07247	Available	Stacks
Clemons	VIDEO .DVD07247	Available	Stacks
Law	KLAUS DVD #775	Available	Klaus Reading Room

The Devil's Backbone

Alternative Title	El Espinazo del Diablo
Release Date	April 20, 2001
Original Language	Spanish
Runtime	106
Certification	R
Popularity Index (TMDB)	8.05
Rating (TMDB)	7.30