# 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.
- Title: Ken Russell's The Devils Gets 4K NC-17 Release · Polygon
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ken russell, the devils, warner bros, clockwork, nc-17, 4k restoration, the devils of loudun, oliver reed, vanessa redgrave, space jam, mr freeze, pennywise
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/ken-russell-the-devils-movie-4k-restoration-nc-17-rating
- Author: Michael McWhertor
- Published: 2026-08-13T16:08:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ken russell, the devils, warner bros, clockwork, nc-17, 4k restoration, the devils of loudun, oliver reed, vanessa redgrave, space jam, mr freeze, pennywise
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Warner Bros. releases Ken Russell's The Devils in 4K with NC-17 rating for its violent and sexual content after 55 years.