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Set in Spain, 1939, during the final year of the Spanish Civil War, the film follows a boy who is left in an orphanage operated by Republican loyalists and haunted by the ghost of a recently-deceased boy. It stars Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Irene Visedo, Fernando Tielve, and Íñigo Garcés.
Apr 20, 2001 · A 12-year-old orphan discovers the dark secrets of a haunted boys' school in 1939 Spain. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film blends drama, horror and thriller genres with a supernatural twist.
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- Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Guillermo del Toro
- 2001-04-20
A horror film set in a Spanish orphanage during the Civil War, where a boy encounters a ghost and a villain. Read critics' and audience reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to watch it online.
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- Guillermo Del Toro
- R
- Marisa Paredes
Feb 15, 2022 · Check out the official The Devil's Backbone (2001) Trailer starring Fernando Tielve! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Watch on Vudu: https:...
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- Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
Dec 21, 2001 · A young boy arrives at a remote orphanage in Spain during the Civil War and encounters a mysterious ghost. Roger Ebert praises the film's dark atmosphere, symbolism and poetic ending.
A haunted orphanage, a murder mystery, and the Spanish Civil War in Guillermo del Toro's gothic ghost story. Watch the film, listen to the commentary, and explore the director's notebook and sketches.
A 12-year-old orphan arrives at a haunted school in 1939 Spain, where he uncovers dark secrets and faces a ghostly threat. The film explores themes of war, death, revenge, and superstition in a surreal and atmospheric setting.