WB Is Releasing Its First NC-17 Movie In Over 20 Years This October
Kotaku • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Warner Bros. is releasing a newly restored 4K director’s cut of Ken Russell’s 1971 film The Devils nationwide in U.S. theaters for one week starting October 16.
- This release marks the first time in over 20 years that Warner Bros. has issued a film rated NC-17, as it is the original, uncut version.
- The Devils is a graphic and fictionalized story about 17th-century priest Urbain Grandier’s fall due to witchcraft accusations, intertwined with the story of Sister Jeanne des Anges.
- The director’s cut was previously only shown briefly in the UK over 20 years ago and has been difficult to find until now.
- Warner Bros. has not yet confirmed a physical disc release, but it is anticipated to happen in the future.
