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Ken Russell's The Devils Gets 4K NC-17 Release
Ken Russell's The Devils receives 4K restoration with NC-17 rating after 55 years.
In brief
Ken Russell's The Devils receives 4K restoration with NC-17 rating after 55 years. Warner Bros. releases Ken Russell's The Devils in 4K with NC-17 rating for its violent and sexual content after 55 years. Originally reported by Polygon.
New 4K Restoration
Warner Bros. Clockwork releases Ken Russell's The Devils in 4K with NC-17 rating after 55 years.
First NC-17 Film
Warner Bros. Clockwork releases the first NC-17-rated film in its history.
Trailer Details
The trailer includes never-before-seen footage from the 4K restoration of The Devils.
Guillermo del Toro's Reaction
Guillermo del Toro called the restoration 'like cleaning the Sistine Chapel with saliva'.
“The restoration of the material is like cleaning the Sistine Chapel with saliva”
Film Background
The Devils dramatizes 17th century Roman Catholic priest Urbain Grandier accused of witchcraft.
Theatrical Release Dates
The Devils screens in North American theaters on Oct. 16 with U.K. release on Oct. 30.
The key point
Warner Bros. releases Ken Russell's The Devils in 4K with NC-17 rating for its violent and sexual content after 55 years.
