Leviticus

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Leviticus

R

Jun 2026

1h 28m

Horror

Romance

LGBTQ+

Sci-Fi

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Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most -- each other.

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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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Suspenseful horror and compelling characters don’t always go hand-in-hand, but Leviticus successfully pairs both, delivering a hauntingly romantic and refreshingly original film.

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Kyle Logan

Chicago Reader

Jun 29

The film doesn’t trust its audience to understand [its] themes without having them spelled out...There is still much to appreciate in Leviticus, though.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Jun 25

3.5/5

If you’re not already a dedicated horror buff, it may take some effort to buy into this idea, but the three young actors have no such trouble.

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Bob Mondello

NPR

Jun 23

Breathtakingly well-crafted, Leviticus clearly has queer teen audiences in mind -- all three of these films do -- but not exclusively. Yes, Leviticus fills a representation gap. It's also freakin' scary.

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André Didyme-Dôme

Rolling Stone en Español

6d

This is a film that uses supernatural horror to address intolerance but ultimately becomes, above all, a story about two young people who refuse to compromise who they are and end up paying a price. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ryan Syrek

The Reader (Omaha, NE)

Aug 7

A-

The film is tight, lean, and resists overselling and overexplaining its message. Its scattered imperfections are forgettable, forgivable, and dwarfed by the promise of the artists involved.

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Deniz Arslan

Battle Royale With Cheese

Jul 30

7/10

Leviticus may borrow the framework of It Follows, but its sharp critique of religious oppression, compelling central performances, and emotionally grounded horror turn a familiar premise into a thoughtful and affecting queer horror story.

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PA

Aug 3

LOOOOVE IT!!! Both leads are soooo talented and have such a strong connection on screen! The cinematography and sound design really capture the feeling of being trapped and dread of what will happen next. And the symbolism and metaphors throughout the whole film add so much more than what’s just shown on screen. Definitely resonates a lot more with queer people since we've experienced or feared the reality of being targeted by our community. I can’t wait to watch it (and cry) over and over again!

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Aiden

Jul 20

fucking amazing movie.

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Cleo

Jul 14

person who has never seen gay media: this is just like heated rivalry

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knox

Jul 11

smart horror is back

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matt

Jul 9

Very very gay. Wasn’t the biggest fan of the camera work. Wish it showed more of what was happening

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Sara Gem

Jul 7

if only all thrillers could deliver this much suspense and uncertainty. you really root for the main characters in this one.

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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 (Some Sexual Content|Language|Bloody Violent Content|Teen Drug Use)
Genre: Horror, Romance, LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 19, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 28, 2026
Runtime: 1h 28m

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