It’s been a big year for horror, with the notable Oscar wins notched by Sinners and Weapons, the staggering box-office successes of Backrooms and Obsession, and the surprising viral fame enjoyed by Ken Russell’s The Devils.

Back in 1971, the movie was a critical success but faced censorship over its blend of explicit sex and violence with religious themes. Over five decades later, the 4K restoration of Russell’s fully uncensored film, billed as the definitive director’s cut, is currently filling theaters, and we now know the details of its forthcoming home release.

The good news: you can pre-order it now at major retailers; there will be both a Standard Edition ($37) and a Collector’s Edition ($77). The bad news: it won’t be in your greedy little hands until April 20, 2027. But it will be worth the wait.

“In 17th-century Loudun, charismatic priest Father Grandier (Oliver Reed) finds himself at the center of a political and religious conspiracy when the tormented Sister Jeanne (Vanessa Redgrave) becomes consumed by obsession,” reads the official synopsis. “As accusations of possession, corruption, and witchcraft ignite mass hysteria, a shocking struggle for power threatens to destroy an entire community. Written and directed by Ken Russell, this visually breathtaking epic remains one of cinema’s most provocative and enduring works.”

Here’s the breakdown of each version of Ken Russell’s The Devils , as detailed by a Warner Bros. Clockwork press release. The Collector’s Edition may be more than double the price of the Standard Edition, but… aren’t you tempted?

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