Movie poster: The Devil's Backbone (2001)

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The Devil's Backbone

2001 · 108 min Fantasy Drama Horror Thriller

⭐ 7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 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 (1343 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.

🎭 Cast

Marisa Paredes

Marisa Paredes

Carmen

Eduardo Noriega

Eduardo Noriega

Jacinto

Federico Luppi

Federico Luppi

Dr. Casares

Fernando Tielve

Fernando Tielve

Carlos

Íñigo Garcés

Íñigo Garcés

Jaime

Irene Visedo

Irene Visedo

Conchita

José Manuel Lorenzo

José Manuel Lorenzo

Marcelo

Francisco Maestre

Francisco Maestre

'El Puerco'

Junio Valverde

Junio Valverde

Santi

Berta Ojea

Berta Ojea

Alma

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