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Leviticus Debuts as Rare LGBTQ Horror, Gets Mixed Reviews

6/24/2026

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Leviticus premiered at Sundance in January 2026, opened in Australia on June 19, and was distributed in the U.S. by NEON.
The film follows gay teens Naim and Ryan cursed, spawning a demon that mirrors their deepest desire.
Only four of 35 horror movies in 2024 included LGBTQ characters, making Leviticus a rare inclusive title.
Reviewers gave the film 5/10, praising chemistry while faulting its formulaic plot, cheap scares, and 1,075-theater U.S. release.

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Story summary

Leviticus premiered at Sundance in January 2026, opened in Australia on June 19, and was distributed in the U.S. by NEON.
The film follows gay teens Naim and Ryan cursed, spawning a demon that mirrors their deepest desire.
Only four of 35 horror movies in 2024 included LGBTQ characters, making Leviticus a rare inclusive title.
Reviewers gave the film 5/10, praising chemistry while faulting its formulaic plot, cheap scares, and 1,075-theater U.S. release.