The Devils

1971 · 112 min · EN · NC-17 · 7.5 (469 votes)

Dir. Ken Russell · Starring Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton, Max Adrian, Gemma Jones, Murray Melvin · Music Peter Maxwell Davies

“Hell will hold no surprises for them...”

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In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.

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A wild, unhinged descent into religious fervor and sexual repression. This film feels like a fever dream, a blasphemous spectacle that revels in its own chaotic, transgressive energy. It's a challenging, unforgettable cinematic experience.

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