Ken Russell’s Controversial NC-17 Horror Film ‘The Devils’ Sets First Look at Restored Cut
4 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
Velocity
How fast coverage is spreading — measured hourly from article rate × source diversity. How this works →
The brief
"Ken Russell’s Controversial NC-17 Horror Film ‘The Devils’ Sets First Look at Restored Cut" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include RUE MORGUE, Nerdist, The Film Stage and Yahoo. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
This brief was generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only. The latest headlines from every source are listed below; the velocity chart shows how the story is developing in real time.
Generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only — no AI-written claims. Updated 89d ago.
Quick answers
Why is "Ken Russell’s Controversial NC-17 Horror Film ‘The Devils’ Sets First Look at Re" trending?
Because 4 independent news sources published 4 articles about it in a short window — a coverage burst PULSE classifies as a trend.
How does PULSE measure this trend?
PULSE scores velocity from the rate of new articles weighted by source diversity, snapshotted hourly. The full method is public on our methodology page.
Is this trend still active?
The status badge on this page updates hourly: rising, peaking, cooling, or archived once coverage stops for 48 hours.
Coverage (4)
- Official trailer, Guillermo del Toro comment: The uncensored “KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS” RUE MORGUE · 91d ago
- Controversial Film THE DEVILS Releasing NC-17 Cut Over 50 Years Later Nerdist · 95d ago
- The Devils Trailer: Ken Russell’s Restored Director’s Cut Haunts Theaters This October The Film Stage · 95d ago
- Watch: 'The Devils' NC-17 director's cut coming to theaters in 4K Yahoo · 95d ago
Topics
Related trends
A 55-Year-Old Film That Offended Everyone Is Back—and This Time It’s a Hit
Ken Russell’s 1971 film The Devils, long censored and banned, has become one of 2026’s hottest theatrical events after an uncensored 4K restoration premiered at Cannes.
Sinister footage of Russell Brand and Katy Perry resurfaces
Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on November 5, 2026, and footage from his 2010 relationship with Katy Perry has resurfaced.
Katherine Ryan Reacts to Russell Brand Rape Conviction With 'Relief'
Katherine Ryan says she feels relief and grief after Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault convictions, as media coverage turns to the culture that allowed him to remain in the public eye.
Russell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors
Coverage intensifies around Russell Brand's legal proceedings as multiple UK outlets examine Katy Perry's absence from the prosecution's case and resurfaced footage of their marriage.
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he’ll get a prison term
Russell Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Google Tries to Walk Back Controversial School AI Policy Following Political Backlash
Google’s AI‑linked search ultimatum for K‑12 schools ignites political backlash and draws rivals into the classroom.