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Ken Russell’s Controversial NC-17 Horror Film ‘The Devils’ Sets First Look at Restored Cut

Warner Bros. will release its first NC-17 movie in over 20 years this October.

By · Published August 15, 2026  22:57 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  22:27 UTC

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The restored director's cut of Ken Russell's controversial NC-17 horror film "The Devils" was announced for release in theaters. The coverage included a trailer and comments from Guillermo del Toro, with the film set to premiere in October.

Epilogue added 53d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What is the rating of the restored cut of The Devils?

The restored cut of The Devils has been rated NC-17.

When will The Devils be released in theaters?

The Devils will be released in theaters in October.

Who directed The Devils?

Ken Russell directed The Devils.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Warner Bros. will release its first NC-17 movie in over 20 years this October.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Theaters will soon screen an uncensored version of Ken Russell’s 1971 horror film The Devils. The film’s NC-17 rating marks Warner Bros.’ first such release in over two decades. The restored director’s cut will be shown in 4K.

The Devils is a controversial horror film that has been the subject of censorship debates since its release. The film’s trailer and Guillermo del Toro’s comments on the restoration have been released. The Devils will be released in theaters in October.

The film’s release raises questions about the future of NC-17 films in mainstream theaters.

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