The Devil's Backbone vs The Herb of the Rat
The Devil's Backbone has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.3/10 for The Herb of the Rat). The Herb of the Rat is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 48m. The Devil's Backbone is the older of the two (2001 against 2009). Both are drama, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Devil's Backbone
The Herb of the Rat| The Devil's Backbone | The Herb of the Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 5.3/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller | Drama, Horror |
| Country | Spain | – |
| Director | Guillermo del Toro | Júlio Bressane |
| Main cast | Eduardo Noriega, Francisco Maestre, Marisa Paredes, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve | Selton Mello, Alessandra Negrini |
Synopsis
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.
The Herb of the Rat
The names of the characters are pronouns. She is a teacher, with his father dead just three days ago. Faced with this situation, He intends to take care of her while He is alive. This is the beginning of an odd relationship.
Where to watch
Where to watch The Devil's BackboneWhere to watch The Herb of the Rat
More like The Devil's Backbone · More like The Herb of the Rat · Compare other titles