Season 3: Episode 80 - EUROPEAN HORROR: The Devil's Backbone (2001)

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

 

2001 Gothic horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro and written by del Toro, David Munoz and Antonio Trashorras and independently produced by Pedro Almodovar.  The film is set in 1939 Spain during the final year of the Spanish Civil War.  The story tells the tale of Carlos who ends up in an orphanage where a ghost is seeking to make things right. 

 

Considered a companion piece Pan’s Labyrinth, the film would not be as successful but would find its audience given the film a 92% approval rating.  The film stars Eduardo Noriega, Marisa Paredes and Frederico Luppi.

 

We are joined by writer and producer John (Caesar and Otto Deadly Christmas) Randazzo.  You can following John through:

Twitter: joe_randazzo

Instagram: joerandazzo624 

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Opening Credits (.22); Introduction (3.19); Forming the Plot (9.01); Film Trailer (20.51); Lights, Camera, Action (24.49); Epilogue (1:07.23); End Credits (1:11.26); Closing Credits (1:14.35)

 

Opening Credits:  Haunted Heart– by Christine Aguilera – Single available now through Amazon – from the forthcoming album The Addams Family

 

Closing Credits:  The Devil’s Backbone by Say Yes, Juliet – Taken from the album Catch the Horizon.

 

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