TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2
Adrian Chiarella
Australia
Canadian Premiere
2026
1h 28m
English
It Follows meets Heated Rivalry: Adrian Chiarella’s Leviticus confronts conversion therapy, religious fanaticism, and the turbulence of coming of age, emerging as a thrilling, deeply poignant addition to the Queer horror genre.
In a small, isolated Australian town, little ever seems to happen—until it does. Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), seated with their families in church, communicate through stolen glances, guarding a secret that could cost them everything. When it’s exposed, their families intervene, determined to “save” them from a life they refuse to accept. But the ritual meant to cure them unleashes something far more dangerous. Now, hunted by a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most—in their case, each other—the boys must work together to break the curse or risk being torn apart forever.
Content Advisory: This film contains scenes that may be disturbing, including depictions of violence, blood, and gore.
TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2