The Devils
A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
Why it matters
A relentless descent into religious hysteria and institutional corruption that still rattles centuries later.
- Ken Russell’s fever-dream direction pushes boundaries with visceral, surreal imagery and unflinching violence.
- A blistering critique of fanaticism and power that feels dangerously relevant in any era.
- Outstanding performances from Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave anchor the chaos with raw intensity.
- For fans of provocative historical horror that blends body horror, psychological terror, and blasphemous spectacle.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
100
Survival
33
