‘The Devils’—graphic, obscene and utterly depraved—was censored in 1971. Now it’s back in theaters.
‘The Devils’ prompted accusations of blasphemy for its transgressive content. It’s also an expertly crafted picture that, until now, has been nearly impossible to see in full.
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