For over five decades, Ken Russell's The Devils has been a lightning rod for controversy, banned in several countries and heavily censored in others. Now, the film is finally getting the home release it deserves, with a 4K UHD collector's edition officially dated for April 20, 2027.
A Notorious Masterpiece Finally Gets Its Due
Based on Aldous Huxley's non-fiction novel The Devils of Loudun, the film stars Oliver Reed as Father Grandier, a charismatic priest in 17th-century France who becomes the target of a political and religious conspiracy. When a sexually repressed nun, Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave), accuses him of witchcraft and possession, hysteria engulfs the town, leading to his downfall.
The film's graphic imagery and sacrilegious themes led to an X rating in the U.S. and U.K., and it was even condemned by the Vatican. Warner Bros. heavily trimmed the film for its American release, and for years, it was nearly impossible to find in any form.
Earlier this year, the studio finally restored Russell's director's cut and brought it back to theaters, where it received critical acclaim and a new generation of fans. Now, that same restoration is coming home in stunning 4K.
What's in the 4K Collector's Edition?
Both the standard and collector's editions will include the definitive director's cut, restored from the original camera negative. The collector's edition adds over 14 hours of bonus features, including three additional Blu-ray presentations of the film (the director's cut, the UK X-rated version, and the US R-rated version), audio commentary, and a new interview with Guillermo del Toro.
Pre-orders are open now, and the release is set to ship on April 20, 2027. This is a must-have for horror fans and cinephiles alike, finally giving Russell's controversial masterpiece the home video treatment it has long deserved.
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