The long-awaited 4K restoration of Ken Russell’s The Devils will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc beginning April 20, 2027. Following Warner Bros. Clockwork’s theatrical release of the newly restored version, the controversial 1971 classic arrives on 4K UHD for the first time ever in what is being presented as the film’s definitive, uncensored director’s cut.
Two editions will be available: a 3-Disc Collector’s Edition and a Standard 4K UHD Edition, both of which are now available for preorder through major retailers.
The Collector’s Edition features a rigid slipcase, an 8-panel three-disc holder, and a 96-page book. Across its three discs, the set includes more than 14 hours of content, highlighted by the newly restored director’s cut encoded by Fidelity in Motion on 4K UHD, along with Blu-ray presentations of all three versions of the film: the 114-minute Director’s Cut, the 111-minute UK X-Rated version, and the 108-minute U.S. R-Rated version.
The Standard Edition includes the director’s cut on 4K UHD along with selected bonus features and more than four hours of supplemental material housed in a slipcase with an 8-panel digipak.
Originally reconstructed in 2004 under the supervision of director Ken Russell and editor Michael Bradsell, with collaboration from film historian Mark Kermode, the definitive version of The Devils has become one of the most requested restorations among film enthusiasts. The new 4K restoration was completed from the original camera negative at WB Water Tower Color, while audio restoration utilized original composite 35mm magnetic film elements at WB Sound.
Starring Oliver Reed and Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave, The Devils remains one of the most provocative films of its era. Since its original release in 1971, the film has earned passionate support from filmmakers and critics including Guillermo del Toro and Mark Kermode, further cementing its reputation as a landmark work of international cinema.
About the Film
Set in 17th-century Loudun, France, The Devils follows charismatic priest Father Grandier (Oliver Reed), who becomes the target of a political and religious conspiracy when Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave) develops an obsessive fixation on him. As accusations of possession, witchcraft, and corruption spread throughout the town, mass hysteria threatens to destroy an entire community. Written and directed by Ken Russell, the film continues to be celebrated for its bold visual style and uncompromising artistic vision.
Collector’s Edition Bonus Features
Among the extensive supplements included in the 3-Disc Collector’s Edition are:
- Unedited 2004 audio commentary featuring Ken Russell, Michael Bradsell, Mark Kermode, and Paul Joyce
- Never-before-seen extended scene
- Extended version of the documentary Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of The Devils
- Newly restored 4K presentation of Russell’s short film Amelia and the Angel (1958)
- New interview with Guillermo del Toro
- Extended interview with Mark Kermode
- Behind-the-scenes restoration featurette
- Archival interviews with Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed
- Rare audio interviews with cast and crew
- Costume sketches by Shirley Russell with commentary by Victoria Russell
- Excerpt from Rupert Russell’s documentary Mad Dad
- 2004 BFI Southbank Q&A with Ken Russell and Mark Kermode
- 2010 Film at Lincoln Center Q&A with Ken Russell and Vanessa Redgrave
- Vintage featurettes, trailers, and archival materials
- 96-page collector’s book featuring essays, production materials, script excerpts, and previously unpublished photography
Standard Edition Bonus Features
The Standard Edition includes:
- 2004 audio commentary
- Interview with Guillermo del Toro
- 2004 BFI Southbank Q&A
- Behind-the-scenes footage with commentary by Michael Bradsell
- Director of Devils (1971) featurette
- Archival trailers
- 2026 theatrical trailer
Pre-Order/Buy
- Ken Russell’s The Devils Collector’s Edition (Director’s Cut 4K UHD & Blu-ray, UK & US Theatrical Blu-ray)
- Ken Russell’s The Devils Director’s Cut (4K Ultra HD)
Technical Specifications
Collector’s Edition
- Format: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (3 Discs)
- Director’s Cut Runtime: 114 minutes
- UK X-Rated Version Runtime: 111 minutes
- U.S. R-Rated Version Runtime: 108 minutes
- Rating: NC-17 (Director’s Cut), R (U.S. Version), 18 (UK Version)
- Street Date: April 20, 2027
Audio & Subtitles
Languages: English, Parisian French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish
Subtitles: English SDH, Parisian French, Latin Spanish, Dutch, Castilian Spanish, Italian, German, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
Standard Edition
- Format: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
- Runtime: 114 minutes
- Rating: NC-17
- Street Date: April 20, 2027
