The Devils 4K Collector's Edition Unboxes 14-Hour Restoration
Ken Russell's controversial film 'The Devils' is set for a major physical media release in April 2027, headlined by a 3-disc Collector's Edition featuring a 4K restoration and over 14 hours of bonus content.
The uncut version of Ken Russell's The Devils is finally available for preorder on physical media after decades of limited access. The release is headlined by a 3-disc Collector's Edition that offers the 4K UHD director's cut, all three film versions on Blu-ray, and more than 14 hours of supplemental material.
The 3-disc Collector's Edition includes a rigid slipcase with an 8-panel holder, a 96-page book filled with previously unseen photography and production materials, and newly restored monaural soundtracks for every version of the film. A standard 4K UHD edition, containing the director's cut and new bonus material in a slipcase with a 1-disc digipak, is also available. Both editions include a wide array of subtitle options.
| Edition | Key Contents | Bonus Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| 3-disc Collector's Edition | 4K UHD director's cut, all three film versions on Blu-ray, rigid slipcase, 96-page book | More than 14 hours |
| Standard 4K UHD Edition | Director's cut, new bonus material, slipcase with 1-disc digipak | More than 4 hours |
Restoration process
The 4K restoration was completed using the original camera negative at WB Water Tower Colour. Audio restoration was handled at WB Sound, using the original English Composite 35mm magnetic film. This careful process revives the film that was originally reconstructed in 2004 under the supervision of Ken Russell, editor Michael Bradsell, and critic Mark Kermode.
Bonus content
The extensive bonus suite in the Collector's Edition spans a dedicated third disc. It features an unedited 2004 audio commentary with Ken Russell, Michael Bradsell, Mark Kermode, and Paul Joyce. New interviews include one with filmmaker Guillermo del Toro discussing the film and Russell's legacy. Archival material is plentiful, featuring a 2004 Q&A with Russell and Kermode from the BFI Southbank, behind-the-scenes footage with commentary by Bradsell, and a 1971 featurette titled Director of Devils. A 2026 theatrical trailer and other archival trailers are also included.
The film, which received an X rating in both the United States and United Kingdom upon its original release, was critically acclaimed. It won Best Director awards for Ken Russell at the 33rd Venice International Film Festival and from the U.S. National Board of Review in 1971. Mark Kermode, a long-time campaigner for the film's release, highlighted its journey to disc. The film has recently enjoyed a successful run at UK cinemas and picturehouses worldwide. Preorder links for both editions have now gone live through major retailers.
