The BFI are set release, Ken Russell’s The Devils: The Director’s Cut Collector’s Edition on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray along with the Standard Edition (4K Ultra HD only) in April 2027 for the UK.
Furthermore the film is presented in the first ever 4K UHD presentation of Ken Russell’s The Devils – the uncensored, definitive director’s cut – encoded by Fidelity In Motion with a newly restored monaural soundtrack.
Plus the first ever official Blu-ray presentations of Ken Russell’s The Devils, the uncensored, definitive director’s cut (114 mins), the UK X-Rated version (111 mins) and the US R-Rated version (108 mins), with a newly restored monaural soundtrack.
Interested? Well it’s sure to be one of 2027’s most anticipated releases! It’s may be worth a pre-order just in case it sells out!
The Devils (1971) is a horror film, directed by Ken Russell and starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed and Dudley Sutton.
Plot
“In 17th-century France, Father Urbain Grandier’s protection of the city of Loudun from the corrupt Cardinal Richelieu is undermined by a sexually repressed nun’s accusation of witchcraft.”
– IMDB
Ken Russell’s The Devils: The Director’s Cut Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD
“An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave, KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell. KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS is the uncut and unfiltered theatrical experience that Russell always envisioned – and the first time the film will be presented restored and in 4K.
– BFI
Technical Specs
- Discs: 3 (1 x 4K UHD + 2 x Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audio: Newly Restored Monaural Soundtrack
- Running Time: Uncensored, Definitive Director’s Cut (114 mins) / UK X-Rated Version (111 mins) / US R-Rated Version (108 mins)
- Rating: 18
Collector’s Edition Contents
- 96 Page Book (Includes Never Before Seen Photography & Production Materials
On Disc Extras
- First Ever 4K UHD Presentation of Ken Russell’s The Devils (Uncensored, Definitive Director’s Cut – Encoded by Fidelity In Motion with a Newly Restored Monaural Soundtrack)
- First Ever Official Blu-ray Presentations of Ken Russell’s The Devils (Uncensored, Definitive Director’s Cut (114 mins) / UK X-Rated Version (111 mins) / US R-Rated Version (108 mins) + Newly Restored Monaural Soundtrack
- Unedited 2004 Audio Commentary with Ken Russell, Michael Bradsell, Mark Kermode & Paul Joyce
- Never-Before-Seen Extended Scene
- New Extended Version of the Documentary Hell on Earth: The Desecration and Resurrection of The Devils (2002) Featuring Additional Interview Footage with Ken Russell
- New 4K Remaster of the Short Film Amelia and the Angel (1958) Directed by Ken Russell
- New Compilation of Camera Slates
- New Interview with Guillermo del Toro on The Devils & the Legacy of Ken Russell
- New Introduction by Kleber Mendonça Filho at the First Ever Screening of Ken Russell’s The Devils in Brazil
- New Extended Interview with Mark Kermode on The Devils & the Reconstruction of the Definitive Director’s Cut
- New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette on the Picture & Sound Restoration of Ken Russell’s The Devils
- Never-Before-Seen Archival Interviews with Vanessa Redgrave & Oliver Reed
- Never-Before-Heard Archival Audio Interviews with critic Richard Crouse & Cast/Crew
- Never-Before-Seen Costume Sketches by Shirley Russell with Audio Commentary by Victoria Russell
- Excerpt of Rupert Russell’s Documentary Mad Dad, Featuring Never-Before-Seen Russell Family photos
- 2004 Q&A with Ken Russell & Mark Kermode Following the First Ever Screening of Ken Russell’s The Devils at the BFI Southbank NFT1
- 2010 Film at Lincoln Center Q&A with Ken Russell & Vanessa Redgrave
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage with Commentary by Michael Bradsell
- Director of Devils (1971) Featurette with Behind-the-Scenes Footage & Ken Russell Interview
- Archival Trailers
- 2026 Theatrical Trailer
Purchase Information
You can pre-order Ken Russell’s The Devils: The Director’s Cut Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD for £59.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 11th November 2026).
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Release Date
4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition releases 20th April 2027 in the UK.
Watch The Trailer
Ken Russell’s The Devils 4K Ultra HD (Standard Edition)
Technical Specs
- Discs: 1
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audio: Newly Restored Monaural Soundtrack
- Running Time: 114 mins approx.
- Rating: 18
Special Features
- First Ever 4K UHD Presentation of Ken Russell’s The Devils – the Uncensored, Definitive Director’s Cut – Encoded by Fidelity In Motion With Newly Restored Monaural Soundtrack
- Unedited 2004 Audio Commentary with Ken Russell, Michael Bradsell, Mark Kermode & Paul Joyce
- New interview with Guillermo del Toro on The Devils & the Legacy of Ken Russell
- 2004 Q&A with Ken Russell & Mark Kermode Following the First Ever Screening of Ken Russell’s The Devils at the BFI Southbank NFT1
- Behind-the-Scenes Footage with Commentary by Michael Bradsell
- Director of Devils (1971) Featurette with Behind-the-Scenes Footage & Ken Russell Interview
- Archival Trailers
- 2026 Theatrical Trailer
Purchase Information
You can pre-order the Standard Edition on 4K UHD for £29.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 11th November 2026).
The Amazon links on this page are affiliate / associate links. By buying through the links I may receive a commission for the sale.
Release Date
4K UHD Standard Edition releases on 20th April 2027 in the UK.
What Do You Think?
I’m really looking forward to this release, its sure to be one of the release highlights of 2027.
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