As Guillermo del Toro returns to our screens with his hotly anticipated adaptation of Frankenstein, it's time to look back to the film which put him on the map. This coming-of-age fantasy horror is a prototype of his subsequent films like Pan's Labyrinth or The Shape of Water, showcasing his unique and beloved gothic visuals.
After losing his father amid the Spanish Civil War, Carlos arrives at a school which shelters orphans of the Republican militia. Gradually, Carlos uncovers the dark secrets of the school, including the ghost of a young boy that wanders the grounds. But what is a ghost, and why do they persist?
The Devil's Backbone is showing at 7pm on Tuesday 30th September at Carousel. Our tickets are pay what you feel, and stick around afterwards for a drink and a chat about the film!