Introducing 'Leviticus': a Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Horror Film

WHO:

Moviefone - Ewan Leslie stars in "Leviticus" as well.

Rolling Stone - Adrian Chiarella is the writer/director of "Leviticus."

IGN - Joe Bird stars as Naim, Stacy Clausen stars as Ryan, Jeremy Blewitt stars as Hunter, and Nicholas Hope plays a "Deliverance Healer." Mia Wasikowska plays Naim's mother.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone - "Leviticus" uses a demon metaphor to address the evils of conversion therapy.

IGN - The film is described as a classic curse movie where the curse causes those afflicted to see something that looks and sounds exactly like the person they most desire.

IGN - "Leviticus" is described as a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ horror film that uses a demon metaphor to address the evils of conversion therapy.

IGN - The film will be released in theaters on June 19.

IGN - The plot involves Naim, who outs his classmate Ryan and Hunter, leading to dangerous consequences when a "Deliverance Healer" is called in.

WHERE:

IGN - The story takes place in a small, very religious town.

WHEN:

IGN - "Leviticus" is set to be released in theaters on June 19.

WHY:

IGN - The film explores the consequences of painting a young person’s love and desire as inherently wrong, leading to terrible outcomes.

IGN - The film addresses themes of homophobia and the consequences of suppressing love and desire.

HOW:

IGN - The "Deliverance Healer" employs dangerous methods to stop the boys from acting upon their urges, which are described as potentially deadly.

IGN - The "Deliverance Healer" employs dangerous and potentially deadly methods to stop the boys from acting on their urges.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 06:39 UTC)

Ewan Leslie stars in the upcoming film "Leviticus," which uses a demon metaphor to tackle the dark realities of conversion therapy. Described as a classic curse movie, the film portrays a haunting scenario where those afflicted see and hear the person they most desire, while the "Deliverance Healer" employs dangerous methods to suppress their urges. Ultimately, "Leviticus" delves into the dire consequences of labeling a young person's love and desire as inherently wrong, resulting in tragic outcomes.

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(UPDATED June 17, 2026 19:48 UTC)

Adrian Chiarella is the writer and director of "Leviticus," a groundbreaking LGBTQ+ horror film that uses a demon metaphor to tackle the evils of conversion therapy. The film stars Joe Bird as Naim, Stacy Clausen as Ryan, and features Mia Wasikowska as Naim's mother, with a plot that unfolds in a small, very religious town where dangerous consequences arise after Naim outs his classmates. "Leviticus" is set to hit theaters on June 19, and it explores the themes of homophobia and the dire effects of suppressing love and desire, as a "Deliverance Healer" employs perilous methods to intervene.