'The devil's backbone' trivia and fun facts

Memories

Was strongly inspired by the director's personal memories, especially his relationship with his uncle, who supposedly came back as a ghost.

Guillermo del Toro has said that this is his favorite movie of his own (2003).

The film's title refers to the medical condition of spina bifida.

Described by Guillermo del Toro as being a sibling film to 'Pan's Labyrinth' (2006)