The Devils (1971) – Filming Locations
Drama / History / Horror · Directed by Ken Russell · Starring Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave
A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
Where was The Devils filmed?
- London, United Kingdom, London – Various interior scenes including cathedral and convent interiors. Ken Russell used Pinewood Studios for elaborate set construction and interior sequences, though he also filmed on location in other parts of England
- Loudun, France, Loudun – Exterior shots of the town and convent locations establishing the historical setting. The film is set in the actual French town of Loudun, location of the historical 1634 demonic possession incidents; Russell filmed establishing shots on location
- Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Derbyshire – Landscape and exterior sequences. Russell utilized English countryside locations in Derbyshire for exterior filming and establishing shots