'The devil's backbone' trivia and fun facts

Brother

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

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

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

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