Studying the Devil's Backbone

by James Rose

The Devil's Backbone (2001) is a Gothic film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, 2006). The story centers on a ghost that haunts an isolated orphanage during the Spanish Civil War. Studying The Devil's Backbone explores the narrative of the film in relation to central concerns, such as genre, theme, iconography, representation, and film language. Through these elements, the volume reads the film's unique blend of literary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1906733090
• ISBN13: 9781906733094
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 6.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher