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The Devil's Backbone

Guillermo del Toro

Mexico, Spain2001 106min 35mm Color Asian Premiere

Synopsis

1936, Spanish Civil War. The grim orphanage of Santa Lucia is run by crippled head-mistress Carmen and the mysterious Professor Casares. Twelve-year old newcomer Carlos is met with hostility and violence from the hate-filled handyman, Jacinto. But for Carlos, the dark hallways and claustrophobic vaults of Santa Lucia hide far greater terrors. The emaciated ghost of Santi appears to Carlos.

Diretor

Guillermo del Toro