The Devil's Backbone (2001) Reviews

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Starring:
Marisa ParedesEduardo Noriega, (more)
Director(s):
Guillermo del Toro
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Katherine L.

I wasn't sure about renting this movie - I actually picked it somewhat randomly off the foreign shelf. Horror films always carry that risk of being corny. But this movie was such a mix of drama and ...
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I wasn't sure about renting this movie - I actually picked it somewhat randomly off the foreign shelf. Horror films always carry that risk of being corny. But this movie was such a mix of drama and twists more than horror (okay, yes there is a ghost). Not a fast paced movie but I was involved the entire time and never grew bored. And for those reviewers who don't like subtitles - either don't rent foreign films or only rent those you can view in the original language.
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Mary L.

This movie is an atmospheric gem. One of my all time favorites! It is chilling, well acted, great plot, nice effects and sets. It's great for those who like psychological horror films. Not a slasher. ...
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This movie is an atmospheric gem. One of my all time favorites! It is chilling, well acted, great plot, nice effects and sets. It's great for those who like psychological horror films. Not a slasher. You won't be disappointed.
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Robert F.

This is a ghost story, and it does have decent creep factor and one or two gotchas, however I would not characterize it as a horror film. It a story of survival centering around a recently orphaned ...
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This is a ghost story, and it does have decent creep factor and one or two gotchas, however I would not characterize it as a horror film. It a story of survival centering around a recently orphaned child and how he deals with his new, often cruel, environment.
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Rika H.

This is one ghost story that will haunt you for a long time. Mesmerizing! Guillermo Del Toro delights us again with his talent and great imagination.

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Jenelle C.

This movie deserves all the hype it gets from fans of classic horror and suspense. I wouldn't call it horror, but it is a wonderful suspense movie and one of my favorites of all time.

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William L.

This was excellent! Pleasantly surprised! Great ending

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Wendy L.

This was the most amazing, most thought provoking movie I have ever seen.

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Tanya B.

This movie had good acting but very slow moving. Worth watching.

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Jef W.

I'm tired of his movies. They're all the same. Look at this scary ghost, but wait, it's not really scary. It's here to help. Get a new plot.

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Jennifer B.

maybe its because i have been waiting so long to see this movie and kept thinking it was gonna be awesome. kinda like when i saw that movie Signs. everyone said it was great and then i saw it and ...
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maybe its because i have been waiting so long to see this movie and kept thinking it was gonna be awesome. kinda like when i saw that movie Signs. everyone said it was great and then i saw it and it sucked. this movie isnt scary and has renewed my hatred of subtitles. get this movie if your having trouble sleeping at night, it will knock you right out!
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