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Leviticus

Leviticus

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2026

R

Director

Adrian Chiarella

Runtime

88 minutes

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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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Leviticus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

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.

How does Leviticus portray gender?

Good

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Leviticus?

Fair

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.

How does Leviticus represent religion and culture?

Excellent

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.

Does Leviticus include disability representation?

Minimal

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

  • Centers a loving same-sex romance as the emotional core of the horror story.
  • Directly condemns conversion therapy by depicting it as lethal and abusive.
  • Uses supernatural horror to critique real-world religious extremism and intolerance.

Limited or Absent

  • Female characters lack the depth and narrative agency given to the male leads.
  • The cast appears racially homogeneous, limiting broader representation.
  • No meaningful disability representation is present in the story or characters.

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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