Gaua (The Night) vs The Devil's Backbone
The Devil's Backbone has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.4/10 for Gaua (The Night)). Gaua (The Night) is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 48m. The Devil's Backbone is the older of the two (2001 against 2025). Both are drama, fantasy, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Gaua (The Night)
The Devil's Backbone| Gaua (The Night) | The Devil's Backbone | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2001 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Horror | Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paul Urkijo Alijo | Guillermo del Toro |
| Main cast | Ane Gabarain, Elena Irureta, Yune Nogueiras, Elena Uriz, Iñake Irastorza | Eduardo Noriega, Francisco Maestre, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve |
Synopsis
Gaua (The Night)
Spain, Basque Country, 17th century. At night and through the mountains, Kattalin escapes from her farmhouse and, while wandering through the deep forest, she senses a presence that stalks her.
The Devil's Backbone
Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge.
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