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NEON Drops Trailer for Queer Horror ‘Leviticus’ Ahead of June 19 Release

Strong festival reviews suggest a breakout indie horror with a queer focus.

Overview

  • The first trailer arrived Wednesday as NEON kicked off the theatrical campaign for the Sundance standout.
  • Leviticus opens in theaters June 19 through NEON after a buzzy run at Sundance and SXSW.
  • Set in a religious Australian suburb, the story follows two teen boys stalked by a shape‑shifting menace tied to a church deliverance ritual.
  • Writer-director Adrian Chiarella leads a cast featuring Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen, with Mia Wasikowska, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, and Davida McKenzie.
  • The film is rated R for bloody violence, language, some sexual content, and teen drug use, and it enters release with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score from its festival run.