'Leviticus': An Australian Horror Film Uses Demonic Possession as a Metaphor for Conversion Therapy
By
David Fear
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
An analysis of the Australian social thriller horror film 'Leviticus' by writer-director Adrian Chiarella, which uses a demonic possession narrative as a metaphor for conversion therapy and the weaponization of the Bible's "thou shalt not lie with mankind" verse against the LGBTQ+ community. The article examines how the film tackles homophobia, religious trauma, and the psychological violence of conversion therapy through the horror genre, positioning it as a landmark LGBTQ+ horror movie that is unsubtle but purposeful in its messaging.
Key quotes
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Writer-director Adrian Chiarella has undoubtedly had that verse quoted back to him, heard it shouted by anti-Pride protesters, experienced the ramificat
An Australian social thriller about conversion therapy involving a demon isn't what you'd call subtle. But it knows exactly what it's doing.
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