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Leviticus

Play trailer 1:49 Poster for Leviticus R In Theaters Jun 19 1h 28m Horror LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most -- each other.
Leviticus

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Critics Consensus

Merging an emotionally-involving queer relationship with its clever monster concept, Leviticus executes its intriguing hook with eerie aplomb.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Feb 4
3.5/4
The premise offers ample opportunities for good scares, tension and symbolism, and there’s a steamy scene aboard a bus. Go to Full Review
Marshall Shaffer Slant Magazine Jan 31
3/4
As star-crossed lovers resolve to battle their demons rather than surrender, this at times intensely creepy horror tale reveals itself to also be a potent and poignant teen romance. Go to Full Review
Carlos Aguilar Variety Jan 27
With “Leviticus,” Chiarella wields horror in defense of queer love, avoiding easy sentimentalism, while also not surrendering to hopelessness, all while still satisfying the audience’s cravings for effective, bone-chilling uneasiness. Go to Full Review
Robert Kojder Flickering Myth 1d
3.5/5
A horror film that is as terrifying as it is romantic, sometimes all within the same scene, or flipping a switch instantly from one to the other Go to Full Review
Abby Olcese The Pitch 1d
Leviticus remains an impressive first film, even if it does borrow considerably from one of the most effective horror movies in recent memory. Go to Full Review
Preston Barta Dallas Observer 1d
Chiarella’s control of atmosphere and tone elevates the film from a standard genre piece into a deeply resonant work of art. Go to Full Review
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Movie Info

Synopsis Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most -- each other.
Director
Adrian Chiarella
Producer
Samantha Jennings, Kristina Ceyton, Hannah Ngo
Screenwriter
Adrian Chiarella
Distributor
NEON
Production Co
Causeway Films, Salmira Productions
Rating
R (Teen Drug Use|Bloody Violent Content|Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Horror, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 28m