Leviticus Review
Leviticus uses horror to explore conversion therapy and religious trauma. Critics are divided on the execution, with some praising its daring nature while others find the narrative drawn-out. The film has generated significant momentum as a 2026 horror release.
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Critical Reception for Leviticus Mixed Despite High Anticipation
confidence 80%Leviticus uses horror to explore conversion therapy and religious trauma. Critics are divided on the execution, with some praising its daring nature while others find the narrative drawn-out. The film has generated significant momentum as a 2026 horror release.
What's confirmed:
- The film treats conversion therapy as a demonic curse.
- Leviticus addresses homophobia, repression, and religious trauma.
- The movie is a 2026 theatrical release.
Still unconfirmed:
- The movie is described as haunting and mind-boggling by Movies with Tarek.
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Leviticus Debuts as Australian Queer Horror Film
confidence 90%Leviticus is a 2026 Australian LGBTQ+ coming-of-age horror romance. The film focuses on conversion therapy and features psychological horror elements. It is the feature debut of director Adrian Chiarella.
What's confirmed:
- Leviticus is an Australian LGBTQ+ horror film.
- Adrian Chiarella directed the movie.
- The cast includes Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen.
- The plot involves conversion therapy.
Still unconfirmed:
- Mia Wasikowska stars in the film.
- The movie contains psychological horrors.
- The film has a cliffhanger ending.
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Leviticus Debuts as Australian Queer Horror Feature
confidence 100%Leviticus is an Australian LGBTQ+ horror film and the feature debut of Adrian Chiarella. The movie features performances by Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen. It includes a cliffhanger ending.
What's confirmed:
- Leviticus is an Australian LGBTQ+ horror film.
- Adrian Chiarella directed the film as his feature debut.
- Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen appear in the movie.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film has a balanced tone and striking performances.
- The movie ends with a cliffhanger.
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Leviticus Gains Critical Praise as LGBTQ+ Horror Breakout
confidence 70%Leviticus is receiving strong reviews as a queer horror film. Critics describe it as a personal and affecting experience. It is being positioned as a new standout in the genre.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film is the best LGBTQ+ horror movie seen in years.
- Leviticus provides a queer specificity to the metaphor used in It Follows.
- The movie is a new horror breakout compared to Backrooms and Obsession.
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Critics Review Adrian Chiarella's Horror Debut Leviticus
confidence 80%Leviticus is a supernatural thriller and allegory centered on love, abuse, and desire. The film serves as a parable about demons and possession. It emerged as a breakout title at Sundance.
What's confirmed:
- Adrian Chiarella directed the film.
- The movie is a horror film featuring supernatural elements.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film is a Sundance breakout.
- The plot serves as a parable about demons and desire.
- The story is a chilling allegory of love and abuse.
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Leviticus Debuts as Queer Horror Feature
confidence 90%Adrian Chiarella's directorial debut follows two teenagers in a remote Australian Christian community. After an exorcism intended to cure their queerness, the boys are pursued by a presence that mimics their forms.
What's confirmed:
- Adrian Chiarella wrote and directed Leviticus.
- The plot centers on two teenagers in a remote Australian Christian community.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film is described as a Barbenheimer-type matchup for LGBTQIA+ audiences.
- The entity stalking the boys takes each other's form.
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Australian Horror Debut Leviticus Hits Theaters
confidence 95%Leviticus is a queer horror-satire and romance written and directed by Adrian Chiarella. The plot involves a conversion therapy ritual that summons shape-shifting ghouls. The film explores homophobia and the dangers of desire through a supernatural lens.
What's confirmed:
- Adrian Chiarella wrote and directed Leviticus in his feature debut.
- The film is an Australian horror production.
- The story uses a supernatural lens to address themes of homophobia and conversion therapy.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film is a horror-satire.
- Shape-shifting ghouls in the film take the form of desired ones.
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'Leviticus' horror film praised for queer themes but criticized for uneven scares
confidence 92%Australian horror film *Leviticus* continues to dominate 2026’s queer cinema discourse, blending conversion therapy themes with supernatural terror. Critics highlight its bold direction and emotional core, though some question its horror execution. The film stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska and holds a top Rotten Tomatoes score for horror this year. Debate persists over whether its subtext succeeds despite messy horror mechanics.
What's confirmed:
- 'Leviticus' uses a supernatural presence to critique the horrors of conversion therapy, framing queer desire as both romantic and lethal.
- The film follows two suburban Australian boys stalked by an entity that mimics their mutual longing, merging horror with a queer love story.
- Critics agree the film’s emotional urgency and stylish direction stand out, with comparisons to *It Follows* and *Heated Rivalry* as reference points.
- Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska star in the film, which holds the highest Rotten Tomatoes score for horror releases in 2026.
- Some reviews argue the film’s horror mechanics feel unoriginal and overly messy, undermining its stronger thematic ambitions.
- Director Adrian Chiarella’s debut is described as a smart, if uneven, blend of supernatural terror and queer romance.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film’s subtext of queer erasure is so powerful it overshadows its flaws, according to one critic.
- Audience scores may differ significantly from critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes, though exact figures remain unreported.
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‘Leviticus’: Queer Horror Film Blends Love and Terror Over Conversion Therapy
confidence 92%'Leviticus,' an Australian horror film by Adrian Chiarella, has garnered global attention for its subversive take on conversion therapy, merging a tender queer love story with demonic terror. Critics praise its bold direction and unsettling premise, with some calling it a landmark LGBTQ+ horror. The film stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska, and has been compared to *It Follows* and *Heated Rivalry*—though its ambition surpasses those comparisons. It currently holds the top Rotten Tomatoes score for horror films of 2026.
What's confirmed:
- 'Leviticus' is a horror film that intertwines a queer love story with demonic terror tied to conversion therapy, using the biblical book of Leviticus as a thematic anchor.
- Director Adrian Chiarella’s debut has been described as a 'queer revolt' against homophobic narratives, blending psychological horror with romance.
- The film stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska, with Bird also known for his role in *Talk to Me*.
- 'Leviticus' has been called the best-scoring horror movie of 2026 on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing *Obsession*.
- Critics highlight its exploration of religious trauma and paranoia, framing queer identity as a target of both human and supernatural violence.
- The film’s runtime is 1 hour and 28 minutes, and it is rated R.
- Some reviews compare it to *It Follows* and *Heated Rivalry*, though sources emphasize its originality and thematic ambition.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film’s demonic premise is said to be inspired by real-life accounts of conversion therapy survivors, though no direct survivor testimony is cited in reviews.
- Early buzz suggests it may become a cult favorite, but no box-office figures or awards nominations have been confirmed.
- Director Chiarella has described the project as both an 'exploration' and a 'reclamation' of queer narratives, though specifics remain undeveloped in reviews.