The Devils

The Devils

Hell will hold no surprises for them...

Directed by Ken Russell

Produced by Russo Productions

1971112 min7.4 / 10

A baroque, surreal descent into religious hysteria and institutional corruption, where sexual obsession and false accusation become instruments of torture and damnation.

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Devils scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

  • Does The Devils end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is The Devils one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.

  • Is The Devils violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is The Devils easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Devils sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Devils

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Devils, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Devils, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Devils, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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