The Devil's Backbone

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Draco P Feb 20, 2019 I've been a fan of Guillermo Del Toro since Blade 2 and Hellboy 1 and 2. His horror films are where he truly shines. The Devils Backbone is one of the best of his films. I waited many years to watch it and it surprised me. It's more of a story driven horror film. Using haunting imagery and a poetic story it's more effective. While not really being a horror movie it still has a deep sense of dread. That being said if you don't like movies that require patience skip seeking this out as it's pretty slow. However if you just want to watch a story driven movie and can get past it being subtitled definitely watch it. See more

Poe M Nov 1, 2018 Beautifully directed and stunningly haunting, "The Devils Backbone" stands as one of Gulliermo Del Toro's finest; and is a must see for fans of the genre. See more

Theodore M Jul 12, 2018 If you want to know the trademarks of Del Toro's work, start right here.

Abraham S May 13, 2018 I've slowly and chronologically been watching Guillermo del Torro's collection of films and this is the most well-rounded one by far. Del Torro is a masterful director. He creates moods through evocative, artistic shot making. What brings this particular film together as a whole is its many layers - thoughtful script, robust themes and aptly chosen cast. See more

Anakin R Apr 20, 2018 Eerie but not scary, interesting but not riveting, "El espinazo del diablo" is a worthwhile early film from del Toro that captivates the viewer but without showcasing the director's mastery in its fullness. The plot and symbolism felt a bit basic and the visual splendor that graces his later work is absent yet the execution is confident. See more

Luke W Feb 7, 2018 something dead which still seems to be alive.. El Espinazo Del Diablo Unlike any other Guillermo del Toro project this one doesn't feed on a horror or fantasy fairy tale even though it starts off somewhere there and has a rough premise on it. El Espinazo Del Diablo tackles the audience in its first act to let the environment and the tone of this horrific world sink in and join them onto the rest of the act which is not only fast, to-the-point and gripping but also astonishingly beautiful despite of some cringe worthy scenes. Guillermo once again balances out the after life part and the real part of his world so perfectly that neither of them are dependent but still are linked and emotionally attached to the viewers. El Espinazo Del Diablo whispers dreadful emotion, heartbreaking sequences, complicated immature relations and obscure beauty to a certain anonymity that not only will it make sense but will be familiar proving once again Guillermo's excellence in not only imagination but also executing the thought-out idea on screen. See more

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