In my humble opinion this is absolutely the best Spanish horror film ever made. Directed by Guillermo del Toro and subtitled in english. In Spain, at the end of a bloody war during 1939 we follow the story of a young boy, Carlos, who is son to a fallen Republican war hero who has been deserted and left by his tutor at desolate & rundown orphanage. The orphanage is run by a kindly Professor and stern headmistress who struggle to care for the boys of the orphanage during the war. Once Carlos is settled in he begins to have hallucinations and realizes that the orphanage has many secrets. He learns of the recent disappearance of an orphan and begins to suspect the cruel caretaker of foul play. With the help of some of his fellow orphans he begins to look for clues as to what happened and finds a ghost who won't leave him alone until he can be put to rest. A+ for original story and outstanding makeup & art direction.
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