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The Devils (1971)

The Devils (1971)

Drama Horror History

Hell will hold no surprises for them...

Release Date: 1971, July 16
Directors: Ken Russell
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Russo Productions
Cast: Gemma Jones, Vanessa Redgrave, Harry Fielder, Oliver Reed, Cheryl Grunwald, Kenneth Colley, Hugh Elton, Izabella Telezynska, Graham Armitage, Andrew Faulds, Twiggy, Jack Sharp

Overview:

In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Keywords:

based on novel or book based on true story period drama torture satire psychological horror bold based on play or musical surrealism sin chaos psychological drama grim 17th century sexual obsession exploitation nun convent (nunnery) nunsploitation hysteria inquisition sexual perversion blasphemy religious controversy period horror 1630s