Guillermo Del Toro has done it again! Another scary yet intrepid film. "El Espinazo del diablo" or, "The Devil's Backbone," is set at the end of the Spanish Revolution. Tensions are still high between the rebellion and the socialist sect. The story takes place at a boys orphanage and asks the question, "What is a ghost?" The question itself is poignant and thought-provoking, and throughout the film, there are many answers. Aside from the philosophical agenda of the movie, there lies a ghost story. Overall, I would highly recommend this movie. I still prefer "The Orphanage," but this film is great as well. I think I'm becoming quite the Guillermo Del Toro fanatic!
The Good: The plot and story are beautifully crafted to make you think, question and ultimately understand. All things are answered and come full circle, which is something that I love when a movie ends. I hate having more questions than answers when the credit rolls!
The Bad: Although the cinematography is amazing, the sets and captures aren't as thrilling as I've come to expect from Guillermo Del Toro's films.
The Ugly: Nothing really stuck out as awful in this film.
Synopsis: Watch this movie! Especially if you're in the mood for a good scary movie, but also want to think a little bit!
★★★☆☆
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