Adrian Chiarella

“Writer/director Adrian Chiarella discusses the release of 'Leviticus' during a significant moment for horror, highlighting its Sundance reception and the challenge of releasing a queer horror romance in over 1,000 theaters during a difficult time for the LGBTQ community. The film is positioned as a potential summer horror hit following 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession'.”

“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.”