An Unearthed Piece Of Horror History Has Arrived At The Box Office

Ken Russell’s The Devils, a 1971 film, has been released in theaters in its uncut, NC-17 director’s cut after more than five decades. The film was originally edited due to its depictions of sex and violence in a religious context. Released on 350 screens, it earned $1.6 million with a per-screen average of approximately $4,700, performing better than most other releases that weekend despite not entering the top ten. The film centers on Father Grandier, a priest whose unorthodox views attract a following of nuns, and follows Cardinal Richelieu’s campaign to destroy his reputation by portraying him as a satanist. Other box office releases included Street Fighter, which topped charts with $31 million domestically, and Whalefall, which earned $17.5 million globally. Upcoming releases include DC’s Clayface and Christmas at the Kringles.

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