The Devil's Backbone
IMDb7.376k votes
RT93%critics
RT89%audience
豆瓣7.210k votes
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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
The vibe
An orphanage in the last days of the Spanish Civil War keeps an unexploded bomb in its courtyard and a sighing boy in its cellar. Del Toro's ghost is a wound, not a weapon — the real monsters carry rifles. His most emotionally complete horror film.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Devil's Backbone?
- On our intensity scale, The Devil's Backbone rates 3/5 for scares and 3/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone rates 2/5 for gore — expect only light gore.
- Where can I stream The Devil's Backbone?
- The Devil's Backbone is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
