
Jack & Diane
2012

Representation Score
Good
2026
RDirector
Adrian Chiarella
Runtime
88 minutes
Average Rating
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Leviticus earns high marks for LGBTQ+ representation by centering a genuine same-sex romance and directly attacking conversion therapy through visceral horror. Its cultural critique is equally strong, positioning religious extremism as the true antagonist. However, the film’s diversity falters elsewhere. Female characters remain peripheral, lacking the depth and agency afforded to the male leads. The cast appears racially homogeneous, reflecting a narrow demographic scope. Overall, Leviticus delivers a focused, emotionally potent queer horror experience. While its representation is uneven, its unflinching stance on LGBTQ+ rights and religious intolerance makes it a compelling, if imperfect, addition to the genre.
Category Breakdown
Naim and Ryan’s tender romance anchors the narrative, driving both emotional stakes and plot progression. The film explicitly condemns conversion therapy by depicting its violent, lethal consequences on queer teens.
Women appear in supportive roles, including a police detective and Naim’s protective mother. The narrative centers the male leads’ relationship, leaving female characters with limited screen time and narrative power.
Set in a devout evangelical town in Victoria, Australia, the film features a predominantly white ensemble. No specific racial or ethnic diversity is highlighted in the plot or cast details.
Religious institutions are portrayed as oppressive and dangerous, with evangelical conversion therapy framed as a source of trauma and death. Secular acceptance and queer love stand as moral counterpoints to dogma.
No characters with physical or mental disabilities are shown or identified in the plot. The horror elements focus on supernatural violence rather than disability representation or themes.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most: each other.

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