Warner Bros Clockwork restores Ken Russell film for modern audiences
Warner Bros Clockwork has restored and re-released Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils in theaters across the United States.
Film returns to wide release
The movie received a full-scale restoration before its current run. It opened in 350 theaters during its first weekend. This distribution effort marks a significant change from its original 1971 release.
Box office performance details
The film generated nearly $2 million in revenue during its opening weekend. Critics note that the movie draws crowds despite its controversial history. Viewers are seeing the film in a context different from 55 years ago.
Context of original release
The Devils arrived alongside other extreme cinema works like A Clockwork Orange in 1971. Those earlier films were considered dangerous and antisocial acts for audiences at the time. The current re-release presents a different cultural landscape for these once-scandalous art films.
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