# 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.
- Title: Rape of Christ Scene Returns to The Devils | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ken russell, the devils, warner bros, clockwork, rape of christ, film restoration, Rape, Christ, Scene, Returns, Devils, The Hollywood Reporter
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/devils-rape-of-christ-ken-russell-warner-bros-clockwork-1236724719
- Author: Seth Abramovitch
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:54:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ken russell, the devils, warner bros, clockwork, rape of christ, film restoration
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.