Leviticus: A Romantic Horror Movie Inspired by Regression of Gay Rights
Originally published Jun 19, 2026
By William Earl · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 19, 2026
Key points
- Leviticus is a romantic horror film directed by Adrian Chiarella.
- The story follows two Australian teen boys who fall in love and face conversion therapy.
- The film explores themes of anxiety and the regression of LGBTQ+ rights.
- Demons in the film symbolize the real-world threats to queer identities.
- The movie opens in theaters and serves as a social commentary on religious extremism.
Leviticus, the debut feature film from writer-director Adrian Chiarella, explores the dark consequences of religious conversion therapy through the story of two Australian teen boys who fall in love. The film, now in theaters, is described as being born from a place of anxiety, reflecting the current climate around LGBTQ+ rights. As the boys face the trauma of conversion therapy, they are hunted by demonic forces, symbolizing the real-world threats to their identities. Chiarella’s film merges horror with a powerful social commentary, highlighting the dangers of regressive ideologies.
Read the original story: Variety — by William Earl