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As General Franco's fascists close in on victory during the final days of the Spanish Civil War, 12-year-old Carlos arrives at a remote orphanage for children of left-wing families. Soon after arriving, Carlos discovers the orphanage is haunted by Santi, a dead boy who stalks the building's dark hallways and seeks revenge for his tragic death...

The Devil's Backbone is Guillermo Del Toro's third feature film, and his first Spanish-Mexican co-production. The film was shot by the acclaimed Mexican cinematographer Guillermo Navarro, known for his work on Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy II and Pacific Rim. It is also the first of Del Toro's reimagined Gothic fairy tales.

With a stunning 4K restoration, Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone is released as a Collector's Edition on 4K UHD 13th April 2026 from StudioCanal.

Special Features

Overview

  • A stunning 4K restoration of master of horror Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone
  • New artwork by Krishna Bala Shenoi
  • 64-page booklet with new essays
  • 2 x posters of new artwork by Krishna Bala Shenoi

Special Features

  • Introduction by director Guillermo Del Toro
  • Audio Commentary with director Guillermo Del Toro
  • Audio Commentary with Director Guillermo del Toro and Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro
  • Video Prologue (Intro by Guillermo del Toro)
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Of Ghosts and Fauns: Del Toro's Spanish Civil War
  • Original EPK Featurette
  • "Que es un Fantasma?" - The Making of The Devil's Backbone
  • Deleted Scenes: With Optional Commentary
  • Sketch, Storyboard, Screen: Multi-Angle
  • Special Effects
  • Director's Notebook
  • Picture Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailer?