# Mark Kermode & Daphne Dentz On Restoring 'Ken Russell's The Devils'

> Mark Kermode and Daphne Dentz restore Ken Russell's 'The Devils' to its original 1971 version after 20 years.
- Title: Mark Kermode & Daphne Dentz On Restoring 'Ken Russell's The…
- Summary: Mark Kermode and Daphne Dentz restore Ken Russell's 'The Devils' to its original 1971 version after 20 years. Mark Kermode and Daphne Dentz restored Ken…
- Keywords: mark kermode, daphne dentz, ken russell, the devils, restoration, warner bros, 1971 film, huxley book, demonic possessions, nuns, jesus christ statue, entertainment
- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/mark-kermode-daphne-dentz-restoring-ken-russells-the-devils-1237170140
- Author: Damon Wise
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mark kermode, daphne dentz, ken russell, the devils, restoration, warner bros, 1971 film, huxley book, demonic possessions, nuns, jesus christ statue, entertainment
## Mark Kermode's Discovery
Mark Kermode discovered missing moments in Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils after 20 years of sleuthing.
## Film's Financial Success
The Devils earned $1.725 billion from 350 North American locations with a $4,925 per-screen average.
## Restoration Details
The Devils was restored to Russell's original version before censorship by British and American authorities.
## Key takeaway

Mark Kermode and Daphne Dentz restored Ken Russell's 1971 film 'The Devils' to its original version after 20 years, expanding its run with $1.725 billion earnings.