spain,orphanage,spanish civil war (1936-39),gothic horror,ghost,political repression,1930s,isolated place,supernatural being,ghost child

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

Poster for The Devil's Backbone

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Guillermo del Toro
  • Profile picture of Marisa Paredes
    Carmen Marisa Paredes
  • Profile picture of Eduardo Noriega
    Jacinto Eduardo Noriega
  • Profile picture of Federico Luppi
    Dr. Casares Federico Luppi
  • Profile picture of Fernando Tielve
    Carlos Fernando Tielve
  • Profile picture of Íñigo Garcés
    Jaime Íñigo Garcés
  • Profile picture of Irene Visedo
    Conchita Irene Visedo
  • Profile picture of José Manuel Lorenzo
    Marcelo José Manuel Lorenzo
  • Profile picture of Francisco Maestre
    'El Puerco' Francisco Maestre

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Keywords

  • spain
  • orphanage
  • spanish civil war (1936-39)
  • gothic horror
  • ghost
  • political repression
  • 1930s
  • isolated place
  • supernatural being
  • ghost child