The Devils (1971)
The Devils is a book-based movie adapted from "The devils of Loudun" by Aldous Huxley, Matthew Lloyd Davies. This Drama/History film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is July 16, 1971.
The Source Material
The devils of Loudun
A True Story of Demonic Possession
by Aldous Huxley, Matthew Lloyd Davies
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Overview
Aldous Huxley's "brilliant" (Los Angeles Times) and gripping account of one of the strangest occurrences in history, hailed as the "peak achievement of Huxley’s career" by the New York Times In 1632 an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun wa…
About The Movie
Description
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of sexually depraved Sister Jeanne's accusations of witchcraft, which corrupt officials of church and state are all too happy to exploit.
Details
- Title
- The Devils
- Original Title
- The Devils
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, History, Horror
- US Theatrical
- July 16, 1971 · Rated R
- US Limited Theatrical
- October 16, 2026 · Rated NC-17
- US Limited Theatrical Note
- Director's cut (4K restoration)