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By Rohan Kulkarni · Sep 2, 2026

Audience rating: ★ 6.4 (43 votes)

Genres: Horror, Romance

Runtime: 1h 28m

Director: Adrian Chiarella

Cast: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska

CoCoFlix critic verdict

This R-rated horror romance is a taut, unsettling ride perfect for viewers seeking atmospheric dread interwoven with a poignant, character-driven story of forbidden desire.

CoCoFlix editorial score: 7.2/10 — our editors' own rating, separate from audience scores

An R-Rated Invitation to Dread

A hybrid of horror and romance, Leviticus digs into repression and the ways in which stories can both frighten and terrify. At 1 hour and 28 minutes, this R-rated movie is centered around two teenage boys, Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen, who become trapped by a violent force. Appearing in front of them is the person that most terrifies them, and instead of a villain, it is each other. Director Adrian Chiarella starts his movie with a tense mood and combines supernatural elements with a love story dealing with fragile and tend(soft). Without a doubt, horror elements will be used to delve deeper into the complex themes of both the character's homophobia and the emotional themes of growing up in a restrictive environment. It sets an expectation for a movie that is going to be emotionally intense instead of a blood-filled horror show.

The Sitting Experience: Taut and Unyielding

Leviticus packs a ride-out of under 90 minutes. You won’t see this movie again to 'catch what you missed.' Leviticus is a textbook use of every minute on the screen. With every minute, the nail-biting suspense that refuses to let you put the movie down builds. The cinematography keeps you hooked as you see the strive for survival and the acceptance of the boys in the movie. The supernatural threat keeps you from straying from the goal of this movie and keeps you from becoming distracted by your social feeds. The use of atmosphere in this movie has created a “bleak” feel, a movie that is filled with anxiety and dread. Once you press play, you’ve committed yourself to the end.

What Hooked and What Missed the Mark

What stood out to me the most about Leviticus was the author's deft ability to blend a profound teen romance with a pernicious horror backdrop. At the center of the film is a horrifyingly beautiful metaphor that elevates Leviticus above run of the mill horror. The acting, especially Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen, is top notch. Their 'genuine chemistry' makes the characters' fear and sadness mesmerizing. Joe Bird also particularly stood out, with several critics commenting his acting as 'particularly impressive,' as he brings great emotional range to the character. The film's thereatexecaples depth in depicting 'homophobia and repression' grounds the horror in the characters' emotions, making the story deep and meaningful. For some, the emphasis on psychological horror and mood may be disappointing, as the film seems to prioritize a deep emotional narrative, making the film end up being the kind of horror that is 'intensely creepy,' but not overly frightening. This is not a deal breaker as long as you are someone who prioritizes the emotional narrative over the rest.

Screen Test: Big Screen Immersion vs. Focused Personal Viewing

Due to the scale of each shot, Leviticus certainly looks better on a TV. But the best part of the film is the vibrant and bleak cinematography of rural Australia. Theใ detail each shot provides builds each frame's sense of dread, and this is best appreciated on a bigger screen. Leviticus is a particularly good film to watch on a big screen because of how well the emotions and details of the frames meld together. Despite it being an exquisitely good film, the short run time means it can easily be watched on smaller screens like an Android device. The performances and essential nature of the plot also means that Leviticus technically holds up on a smaller, more personal device. Leviticus is meant to be watched at a bigger scale, but still deserves a lot of credit for how people watch movies on smaller screens with more convenience.

Final Call: Does It Earn a Cocoflix Download?

Yes! Leviticus is great for those who want to download and enjoy something with a bit more depth and nuance than a quick scare. This movie will appeal to those enjoyed stories of strong character development in the context of horror that elevate concerns and anxieties of people beyond tradition horror movie clichés. Leviticus has an R rating for justifiable reasons beyond gory violence like depictions of more mature and disturbing themes. It is erudite, heartbreaking, and original queer horror. You will enjoy this thoughtful film that shows why queer horror is important and has something both aesthetically pleasing and thought provoking and will stay with you after the credits roll.

✓What works

  • Genuine, compelling chemistry between lead actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen.
  • Innovative, allegorical horror exploring themes of repression and desire.
  • Efficient, taut pacing with a lean 1h 28m runtime.
  • Atmospheric and visually striking cinematography that enhances dread.

✕What falls short

  • Horror elements lean more psychological than explicit, potentially less impactful for some.
  • Its R-rating and heavy themes might not appeal to all horror fans.

What critics said

“Leviticus is "a haunting and innovative horror film"”

— Benjamin Lee, The Guardian

“Leviticus owes much of its success to the tremendous performances by its two leads. Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen deftly navigate all the emotional complexities of coming-of-age in a repressed setting that hits too close to home for any reprieve.”

— Meagan Navarro, Bloody Disgusting

“If Chiarella supplies the film’s aching brain, Joe Bird supplies its heart. The young actor, already a breakout from the horror hit Talk to Me, anchors Leviticus as the boy through whom we experience everything. He understood the assignment instinctively.”

— Preston Barta, Dallas Observer

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Reviewed by Rohan Kulkarni · Streaming & OTT · Last updated Jul 29, 2026

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