Leviticus Review | Does the horror work as well as the message?

The Bloody Good Horror crew reviews “Leviticus”, one of the year's most talked-about indie horror films—sparking one of our deepest (and most divided) discussions in recent memory. While the panel agrees that “Leviticus” has powerful things to say about identity, faith, and the queer experience, opinions split on a key question: "Does the horror itself work as well as the metaphor?" We also discuss how horror can build empathy, why ”Leviticus” stands out as a powerful allegory for conversion therapy, and whether emotional resonance can outweigh traditional scares. Rachel shares her perspective on why stories like this matter, while the panel explores where the film succeeds, where it falls short, and why it has become such a significant entry in modern queer horror. We also recommend other standout queer horror films, catch up on the week's horror news, and wrap things up with a round of Jaws trivia in celebration of one of the genre's all-time 4th of July horror classics. Leviticus is a 2026 Australian supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella and starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Nicholas Hope, and Ewen Leslie. The film follows two gay teenagers whose relationship is haunted by a supernatural force born from their religious community's intolerance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices