# Ken Russell’s The Devils Feels More Relevant Than Ever, 55 Years On

Variety argues that Ken Russell’s controversial film The Devils now feels more relevant than it did 55 years ago. The piece says this is because the film depicts a world gone mad, giving its themes renewed resonance today.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/columns/ken-russells-the-devils-feels-more-relevant-than-ever-1236936074/) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:46:41 +0000