The Devil's Backbone

© Sony Pictures Classics 2001

During the Spanish Civil War, an orphaned 10-year-old boy, Carlos (Fernando Tielve), arrives at the Santa Lucia School, where he's taken in by the headmistress (Marisa Paredes). Over time, Carlos comes to realize that the school has some creepy secrets, including a sighing ghost.

Release:

September 2nd, 2001

Genre:

Drama, Horror

Official Site:

sonyclassics.com/devilsbackbone/index.htm

Director:

Guillermo del Toro

Cast:

Marisa Paredes , Eduardo Noriega , Federico Luppi , Fernando Tielve , Íñigo Garcés

Writers:

Guillermo del Toro , Antonio Trashorras , David Muñoz