From The Hollywood Reporter · Seth Abramovitch · · 40s
Rape of Christ Scene Returns to The Devils
Warner Bros. restores 1971's 'Rape of Christ' scene from Ken Russell's The Devils for theatrical release.
In brief
Warner Bros. restores 1971's 'Rape of Christ' scene from Ken Russell's The Devils for theatrical release. Warner Bros. is releasing a restored version of the controversial 'Rape of Christ' scene from Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils in U.S. theaters. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Restored Scene
Warner Bros. has restored the notorious 'Rape of Christ' sequence from Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils.
“It was so shocking that censors demanded it be removed in its entirety”
Theatrical Release
The restored scene opens in U.S. theaters on October 16 for a one-week engagement through Warner Bros.' Clockwork label.
Historical Context
The scene was cut in 2004 under Russell's supervision and now receives its first official theatrical release.
The essence
Warner Bros. is releasing a restored version of the controversial 'Rape of Christ' scene from Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils in U.S. theaters.
