Review of The Devil's Backbone (2001) by Nickthecritick — 19 Apr 2022
Spain 1939: the Second World War shakes Europe but there is still a civil war in the country. Carlos, a young orphan, enters a sinister and atypical reformatory, directed by the sweet Carmen, by Doctor Casares (secretly in love with her) and by Jacinto, enigmatic and charming caretaker. Carlos immediately enters the sights of Jaime, a violent and evil companion, who never misses an opportunity to make his life hell. To further complicate matters are the apparitions of Santi, a pupil who mysteriously disappeared years earlier.
A really well executed child horror that I also prefer to Pan's Lambyrinth.
This review of The Devil's Backbone (2001) was written by Nickthecritick on 19 Apr 2022.
The Devil's Backbone has generally received very positive reviews.
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