The Devil's Backbone (2001)
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Starring: Marisa Paredes, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve, Irene Visedo
Screenwriter: Guillermo Del Toro, Antonio Trashorras, David Munoz
Producer: Agustin Almodovar, Berta Navarro
DVD Info
Release:
Jul 27, 2004
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Keep Case
- 2-Disc Set
- Widescreen
Audio:
- Dolby Digital Stereo - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
- Audio Commentary - 1. Guillermo Del Toro - Director, Guillermo Navarro -
- Cinematography
- Featurettes (8)
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary
- Storyboard Comparisons
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Excerpts From Guillermo Del Toro's Notebook
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Reviews
It's a striking film and further good news for the Spanish cinema, too few of whose films open here.
A finely acted, atmospheric period piece with a strong streak of mystery and the supernatural. Both chilling and rewarding.
So much better than Del Toro's studio efforts, with a masterful command of sound and and colour that is breathtaking.
If only for its technical aspects, this would rate as a pleasurably superior supernatural psychological thriller, with polished but subtle special effects, painterly, atmospheric cinematography and vivid performances.
A treasure of artistic elements and genres synthesized together in a flawless cohesion of cinematic and visual poetry.
Makes the mistake of revealing too much too soon . . . however, the film excels in most other areas.
Atmospheric in detail, the film's visuals are its strongest point.
The most polished work that Del Toro has created in some time.
A ghost story this hypnotically effective is cause for celebration, particularly if you’re a horror fan patiently digging through the scrap heaps looking for something worthy of your time.
Del Toro has produced a remarkable story that has the feel of authenticity.
An extraordinarily powerful film, filled with chilling moments and evocative characters.
Captures the fear, confusion and bravery of these boys in a way that is both beautifully ethereal and violently tangible.
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