The Devil's Backbone
Watch TrailerSpain, 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El espinazo del diablo |
| Year | 2001 |
| Country | Spain, Mexico |
| Genre | Fantasy, Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (1354 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"Хребет дьявола" (2001) knows its genre roots but adds something of its own to the formula.
Genre fans — required viewing. Light sleepers — approach with caution.
For fans of dark cinema who want not just a scare, but something to carry home.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: late night when the house goes quiet and every creak feels meaningful.
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