The Devils (Uncut Film Screening)

Join us at the UPP, for one hell of a late night screening!
One of the most notorious, legendary films in history is finally here, restored, uncut and on the big screen- Ken Russell's The Devils (1971)

**IMPORTANT- BBFC rating 18: -strong violence, sexual violence, and nudity**

we are on seats D6 & D7 should you wish to join us. Please only RSVP if you intend on turning up!
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It is the 17th-century and a French priest, Urbain Grandier, is accused of witchcraft after a group of nuns claim to be possessed, at the centre of the story is their convent where mass hysteria has broken out

On its release the religious leaders and censors were appalled by this critique of the Catholic church, and the display of religion, hysteria, corruption, blood, sex and a blasphemy.

The film was heavily cut, banned in many countries, and Warner Brothers was reluctant to approve any non-censored screenings, or release uncut versions on home video.

The film critic Mark Kermode promised the director Ken Russell that he would try and find cut scenes, and get his uncut Director's vision released. Russell left detailed notes of his vision of the film, should that be possible. Although Russell died in 2011 this new complete version was created in line with those notes.