The Devil's Backbone
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The Devil's Backbone is a 2001 Spanish-language gothic horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, and written by del Toro, David Muñoz, and Antonio Trashorras. Set in Spain, 1939, during the final ye
Spanish theatrical release poster
Guillermo del Toro
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Guillermo del Toro Gómez is a Mexican filmmaker. His work has been characterized by a strong connection to fairy tales, gothicism, and horror, often blending the genres, with an effort to infuse visua
The Devil's Backbone
…The Devil's Backbone (Spanish: El espinazo del diablo) is a 2001 Spanish-language gothic horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, and written by del Toro, David Muñoz, and Antonio Trashorras. Set in Spain, 1939, during the final year of the Spanish Civil War, the film follows a…
Del Toro at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Del Toro promoting his first feature film, Cronos, which was released in 1993
Del Toro being interviewed in 2002
Ivana Baquero and del Toro receive a standing ovation after the North American premiere of Pan's Labyrinth at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival