Ken Russell's 'The Devils' to Receive 4K Restoration and Theatrical Release via Warner Bros. Clockwork
By
Christian Zilko
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Ken Russell's long-suppressed and controversial 1971 film "The Devils" is finally receiving an official release. A 4K restoration from the original negative will premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in the Classics section, followed by a theatrical release near Halloween through Warner Bros. Clockwork. The film, known for its extreme content and censorship history, will be presented with Russell's original vision intact, marking a major event for cinephiles.
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A 4K restoration constructed from Russell's original negative will premiere in the Classics section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, with a Halloween-adjacent theatrical release coming this fall.
The story behind 'The Devils' is the stuff of legend.
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