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The article was published on Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:30am.

Naim falls in love with Ryan in the movie Leviticus.

Joe Bird had a similar experience at the Sundance Film Festival with a previous movie.

Here are some key facts about the movie Leviticus.

Leviticus is a new Australian horror movie that is popular internationally.

The movie is directed by Adrian Chiarella.

The main actors are Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen.

The movie is in cinemas now.

The movie will make you feel like you cannot trust your feelings.

Joe Bird's experience at the Sundance Film Festival was not a surprise to him.

The director, Adrian Chiarella, was more surprised by the movie's success.

Joe Bird believed in the movie from the start.

The movie's success is due to its unique story and characters.

The movie is about a closeted high-schooler who falls in love.

The main character's mother is played by Mia Wasikowska.

Mia Wasikowska's character is complex and interesting.

The movie explores the theme of homophobia and its effects.

The villain in the movie is not just a person, but a system.

The movie's horror elements are based on real-life fears.

Joe Bird enjoyed working with Mia Wasikowska.

The movie's story is about the main character's journey and relationships.

The main character's love interest is played by Stacy Clausen.

The main character's jealousy leads to a foolish decision.

Teenagers often make mistakes, and this is portrayed in the movie.

The movie's themes are realistic and relatable.

The movie's monster is a symbol of the main character's fears.

The monster is unleashed when the main character's feelings are exposed.

The movie is a love story and a horror story combined.

The monster in the movie is good at manipulating people.

The best horror movies often have a moral lesson.

The movie's intimacy and violence are closely linked.

The actors did their own stunts to make the movie more realistic.

The movie's setting is a small town with a strong religious community.

The town's atmosphere is eerie and unsettling.

The movie's exploration of homophobia is realistic and truthful.

The movie is not just about conversion therapy, but about all forms of homophobia.

The movie's themes are relevant to many people's experiences.

The movie's religous exorcism scene is a catalyst for chaos.

The monster in the movie only strikes when its victims are alone.

The movie's themes of isolation and loneliness are relatable to many people.

The actors' performances bring the story to life.

The movie's producers gave valuable feedback and support.

The movie's success is due to its unique story and talented cast and crew.

The director's personal experiences influenced the movie's story.

The movie is about the director's own experiences and those of others.

The movie's story is a collective experience that many people can relate to.

The movie is in cinemas from June 18.

The article was published on Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 4:30am.

The article was updated on Thu 18 Jun 2026 at 9:55am.

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