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The Devil's BackboneDirector: Guillermo del Toro
Released: 2001
It's been a while since a movie ghost has intregued me this much. This is the ghost, Santi, from del Toro's Spanish hit, The Devil's Backbone. Creepiest ghost created in a long while...
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That's amazing! Managed really well to capture what made him so scaryΒ
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Thank you, that is very kind! Β I'm not quite sure how this one happened, but it worked out. It is good to see another who knows this movie!
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No problem, yeah just watched it for the first time recently and completely loved it! Really underrated. Again, love your picture too
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Oh yes, it is quite underrated!Β I feel it's one of Guillermo del Toro's best between the story telling and the effects.Β Thank you again for such kind words!
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It's just such a simple, yet unique design for a ghost. And no problem 
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I think that is why it is so alluring, honestly. Β Simplicity tends to be the key.
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Thank you so much! I'm happy you like it.
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I watched the movie this weekend!!! Holy fuck that was scaryyyyyy!!!! but i loved it!!
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Yes! del Toro is a genius when it comes to ghost stories. This one definately was one I felt too! It's probably my favorite movie!
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We have to study this movie in school, i love ut, poor santi
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Ah, at least you're studying a good movie! I feel bad for him too, it should not have happened to him...
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yeah, least he got revenge, I love that scene! 
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I know so many students who hate analyzing movies, but I'd have to say I would love to see a full analysis of the movie. I'm sure there's more than what I've done myself.
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I like to anaylsis movies! I understand it watching the same movie over and over and over can be annoying, but, it's all worth it in the end
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Absolutely it's worth it. Even movies you don't completely enjoy, you start to appreciate all of the small things that the director and writers wanted in there to almost trick the audience. There are so many things that are placed into movies for a reason that most people don't even see!
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exactly, and it's fun how the tiny detailed tell you so much about that person, things that you dont notice when just watching it freely
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I once had a film teacher say that nothing is put in a movie without a reason. It's amazing absolutely. Figure when you are watching something like this, what is found in the rooms, in the kitchen, it all has meaning to some point.
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Oh yeah I know!! Have you seen the orphanage and Pan's Laybirth? Because there are soooo many links between the two and the devil's backbone since the same director made them all
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Yes, I have seen them. And I also know (though not that it was hard to spot) that DelTorro put in the prop from devil's backbone into his Hellboy 2 movie. It was the fetus in the jar, sitting right in the beginning of the movie! He definitely has alot of symbolism in them.
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Really? I'm going to go check it out XD What I always notice is in the devil's backbone he has sooo much amber colour, and there is tones in hellboy 2
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Yes, he tends to use the complimentary colors of orange and blue, which was what made Abe stand out so much in the movies, and was used in Orphanage. He also put Pan symbols on everything in Pan's Labyrinth! Nearly every shot has an etch of him in a rock or on furniture.
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did he? Wow, you;ve analysied it more then me! what is pan's symbol again? is it the eye?
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It looks like a little goat, actually, or like a ram. My husband and I love DelTorro, and his movies are more than enjoyable. We try to challenge one another to not only understand but to see any underlying themes. We took a film class together and ever since we try to compete. He's the one who saw the Pan symbols all over, but when you watch it and look for them, they're all over!
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Awww I'm sooo gonna look for that!!! I'm watching Pan's Labryth now XDDDD I didn't know you were married, I thought you were my age
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Heh, sorry, I'm a bit older than you, but that makes no difference. Good luck finding those Pans in Pan's Labyrinth! let me know how you make out!
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course it doesnt 
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Pan's Labyrinth has the little Pan symbols all over the place, but all of his movies (at least that I've seen) use the orange tint.
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Awww I'm going to look all over for them, can you tell me some of the places?
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The furniture was where I remember seeing alot, and check anything that's wood. It sticks out mostly in my mind in wood.
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oooh thanks XD
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I take it you found some? I can't remember the others, I have to watch that movie again, heh!
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not yet actually, but im looking XD
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Good luck! I'll have to watch it again so I can tell you exactly where if you don't have much luck.
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ok thanksXD I may watch it today if I get time XD
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Good luck, let me know how it turns out!
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I shall XD
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Nice! One of my favorite del Torro's films.
Great job.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate the compliment. It's one of my faves too, a definate expression of delTorro's genius and creativity, especially with makeup. Thanks again for commenting!
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You're very welcome!
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Thank you very much! I love the movie, it's definately one of my favorites. It's good to see another Devil's Backbone fan out there since it usually flies under the radar!
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Too true, I'd never heard of it before my friend showed me it on a whim, so glad she did.
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Hey, thanks! I'm so happy that it got noticed! I appreciate you letting me know as well!
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