Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen Discuss Playing Gay Teens in Conversion Therapy Horror Film 'Leviticus'
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Arushi Jacob
Summary
An interview with actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen about their roles in the horror film "Leviticus," which follows two gay teenagers (Naim and Ryan) tormented by a supernatural entity during conversion therapy. The article explores their preparation for the emotionally demanding roles, the film's Sundance premiere and Neon acquisition, the significance of queer representation in horror, and the actors' personal connections to the story's themes of identity, faith, and survival.
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VarietyJoe Bird and Stacy Clausen Discuss Playing Gay Teens in Conversion Therapy Horror Film 'Leviticus'variety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI want it to look like you — that's the most romantic line of the year, and it's from a horror movie.
We wanted to make sure we honored the real experiences of people who have been through conversion therapy.
Horror has always been a genre that can tackle difficult social issues through metaphor, and we felt a responsibility to get this right.
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