Following its theatrical release, the 4K restoration of the uncensored director's cut of Ken Russell’s The Devils will be making its way to disc in April 2027. From Warner Bros. Clockwork, not only will there be a standard 4K UHD of the film, but a 3-disc Collector's Edition that's packed with bonus features. We have all of the details direct from Warner Bros., including technical specs and a look at the packaging:
Ken Russell’s The Devils, the 4K restoration of the definitive, uncensored director’s cut will be available for purchase on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on April 20, 2027. Following Warner Bros. Clockwork’s theatrical release of this version that has been 55 years in the making, the film arrives in 4K UHD for the first time ever. The 3-disc Collector’s Edition will include the 4K UHD presentation of the director’s cut as well as all three versions of the film for the first time ever on Blu-ray. The standard 4K UHD edition will include the director’s cut and new bonus material.
Both the Collector’s and Standard 4K UHD editions are now available to pre-order online at major retailers. Two versions of the 4K UHD disc will be available for purchase: the 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition as well as a standard 4K UHD Edition. The Collector’s Edition includes a rigid slipcase with an 8-panel 3-disc holder and 96-page book. There is more than 14 hours of material, including the Director’s Cut encoded by Fidelity in Motion on a 4K UHD disc; the Director’s Cut, UK X-rated cut and US R-rated cut on a Blu-ray disc; and a Blu-Ray disc including never-before-seen bonus material. The standard 4K UHD includes more than 4 hours of material in a slipcase with an 8-panel 1-disc digipak. This disc includes the Director’s Cut encoded by Fidelity in Motion and new bonus material. Pre-orders for both products begin today.
Ken Russell’s The Devils is the definitive cut of “The Devils”, and no other director’s cut formally exists. This cut was originally reconstructed in 2004 under the supervision of Ken Russell and the film’s editor Michael Bradsell with the collaboration of Mark Kermode. The 4K restoration was completed using the original camera negative at WB Water Tower Color, with audio restoration completed using original composite 35mm mag film at WB Sound.
The film stars Oliver Reed and Academy Award Winner Vanessa Redgrave. In 1971, the film received Best Director awards from two of the most prestigious institutions in the world: the 33rd Venice International Film Festival and the U.S. National Board of Review. Its critical reception in the following decades has only become more impassioned, championed by artists and film historians including Guillermo del Toro and Mark Kermode.
About the Film
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.
Ken Russell’s The Devils 3-Disc 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Collector’s Edition contains the following:
Ken Russell’s The Devils 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Standard Edition contains the following:
BASICS
Ken Russell’s The Devils Collector’s Edition
MSRP: $76.66
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Parisian French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, Latin Spanish, Dutch, Castilian Spanish, Italian, German, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Director’s Cut Run Time: 114 minutes
UK X-Rated Run Time: 111 minutes
US R-Rated Run Time: 108 minutes
Director’s Cut Rating: NC-17 for sexual content/graphic nudity
US Cut Rating: R
UK Cut Rating: 18
Physical Street Date: April 20, 2027
Ken Russell’s The Devils Standard Edition
MSRP: $36.66
Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Parisian French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish
Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, Latin Spanish, Dutch, Castilian Spanish, Italian, German, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Director’s Cut Run Time: 114 minutes
Director’s Cut Rating: NC-17 for sexual content/graphic nudity
Physical Street Date: April 20, 2027
THE CREDITS
About Warner Bros. Clockwork
Warner Bros. Clockwork is a home for singular filmmakers who powerfully connect with audiences theatrically across the world. The label builds on Warner Bros.’ longstanding legacy of producing socially relevant, provocative, and culturally resonant cinema for audiences globally. KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS marks the second slate announcement following the acquisition of Sean Baker’s TI AMO!.
About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels. WBHE is part of Warner Bros. Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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