Devils, The: Director's Cut (4K-UHD) Coming to Our Shelves April 2027
In Ken Russell's The Devils, the legendary and controversial 1971 masterpiece returns in a stunning new 4K restoration, presenting the director's definitive vision for the first time. In 17th-century Loudun, charismatic priest Father Grandier (Oliver Reed) finds himself at the center of a political and religious conspiracy when the tormented Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave) becomes consumed by obsession. As accusations of possession, corruption, and witchcraft ignite mass hysteria, a shocking struggle for power threatens to destroy an entire community. Written and directed by Ken Russell, this visually breathtaking epic remains one of cinema's most provocative and enduring works.
- The first ever 4K UHD presentation of Ken Russell’s The Devils – the uncensored, definitive director’s cut – encoded by Fidelity In Motion with a newly restored monaural soundtrack.
- Unedited 2004 audio commentary with Ken Russell, Michael Bradsell, Mark Kermode & Paul Joyce.
- New interview with Guillermo del Toro on The Devils and the legacy of Ken Russell.
- 2004 Q&A with Ken Russell and Mark Kermode following the first ever screening of Ken Russell’s The Devils at the BFI Southbank NFT1.
- Behind-the-scenes footage with commentary by Michael Bradsell.
- Director of Devils (1971) featurette with behind-the-scenes footage and a Ken Russell interview.
- Archival trailers.
- 2026 theatrical trailer.