The Devils 1971 Internet Archive Jun 2026

The Internet Archive is the perfect purgatory for The Devils . Like the relics of a martyred saint, the film exists here in a state of beautiful decay. It is not the pristine restoration the film deserves (Criterion, where are you?), but it is a vital, functioning copy that keeps Russell’s nightmare alive. If you watch it, do so in a dark room. Turn the volume up. And prepare to have your faith—in cinema, in the church, in humanity—shattered.

Look for versions that explicitly mention the "Rape of Christ" or "The Bone" (masturbation) scenes, which were notoriously cut from the original theatrical releases. Quality Disclaimer: Many of the "uncut" versions on the Internet Archive the devils 1971 internet archive

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