THE VAULT

The Devil's Backbone (2001) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.4/100

What is a ghost?

The Premise

Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under International, The Devil's Backbone taps into fundamental fears. The 7.4/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of spain, orphanage, spanish civil war (1936-39) continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.