{"id":1902344,"date":"2026-04-23T09:51:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902344"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:51:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:51:42","slug":"conversion-therapy-unleashes-a-demonic-force-in-official-trailer-for-neons-leviticus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902344","title":{"rendered":"Conversion Therapy Unleashes a Demonic Force in Official Trailer for NEON&#8217;s &#8216;LEVITICUS&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F23%2Fneon-queer-horror-film-leviticus-official-trailer-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Apr 23, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Neon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media \">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WXuK0vlFxII\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>?si=wfhCkpPfIMAtF_x8\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 23, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indie powerhouse NEON has released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, a highly anticipated queer horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella<\/li>\n<li>The Australian thriller follows two star-crossed teenage boys who are subjected to a violent conversion ritual that accidentally unleashes a malevolent entity<\/li>\n<li>Starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska, the Sundance darling will hit US theaters exclusively on June 19, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NEON is setting the stage for what critics are already calling the most \u201cmercilessly upsetting\u201d horror movie of the year. The acclaimed indie distributor has officially released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, an Australian supernatural thriller that took the 2026 Sundance Film Festival by storm. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella in his feature film debut, the chilling allegory tackles the horrors of religious bigotry and conversion therapy, promising an unrelenting and bone-chilling cinematic experience when it arrives in theaters this summer.<\/p>\n<p><em>LEVITICUS<\/em> centers on Naim (played by <em>Talk to Me<\/em> breakout Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), two teenage boys exploring a budding, forbidden romance within their deeply repressive, conservative rural community. After their relationship is discovered, the boys are forced to undergo a violent religious exorcism designed to \u201ccure\u201d them of their desires. Instead of cleansing them, the botched ritual accidentally unleashes a dark, malevolent spirit with a uniquely cruel hunting method: it takes the physical form of the person they desire most\u2014each other.\n<\/p>\n<p>The new trailer offers a visceral look at the film\u2019s suffocating atmosphere, contrasting tender moments of young love with the terrifying, seizure-inducing realities of the church\u2019s ritual. Drawing heavy comparisons to modern classics like <em>It Follows<\/em>, the entity relentlessly stalks and tortures the boys, forcing them to question reality and fear the very person they love.\n<\/p>\n<p>Following its rapturous Midnight premiere at Sundance earlier this year, NEON quickly swooped in to acquire the US distribution rights in a reported seven-figure deal. Praised for its tight 86-minute runtime, exceptional lead performances, and uncompromising approach to queer social horror, the film currently sits at a stellar 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Adding to the pedigree, the film also marks the highly anticipated screen return of Mia Wasikowska (<em>Crimson Peak<\/em>), who stars alongside an impressive ensemble cast.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Hollywood continues to embrace queer-led genre filmmaking, Leviticus is poised to become a defining entry in the modern horror canon. Blending raw emotional resonance with jump-scare-heavy dread, this harrowing tale of survival will thoroughly test audiences\u2019 nerves. Fans can prepare to face the curse when <em>LEVITICUS<\/em> releases exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709243\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Mustaches, Matrimony, and Mayhem: &#8216;Super Troopers 3&#8217; Crashes Theaters This August\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709841\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Hugh Jackman Seeks Redemption in New &#8216;The Death of Robin Hood&#8217; Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6708900\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>NEON To Adapt Sam Evenson&#8217;s Viral AI Horror Short &#8216;Mora&#8217; Into a Feature Film\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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The acclaimed indie distributor has officially released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, an Australian supernatural thriller that took the 2026 Sundance Film Festival by storm. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella in his feature film debut, the chilling allegory tackles the horrors of religious bigotry and conversion therapy, promising an unrelenting and bone-chilling cinematic experience when it arrives in theaters this summer.<\/p>\n<p><em>LEVITICUS<\/em> centers on Naim (played by <em>Talk to Me<\/em> breakout Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), two teenage boys exploring a budding, forbidden romance within their deeply repressive, conservative rural community. After their relationship is discovered, the boys are forced to undergo a violent religious exorcism designed to \u201ccure\u201d them of their desires. Instead of cleansing them, the botched ritual accidentally unleashes a dark, malevolent spirit with a uniquely cruel hunting method: it takes the physical form of the person they desire most\u2014each other.\n<\/p>\n<p>The new trailer offers a visceral look at the film\u2019s suffocating atmosphere, contrasting tender moments of young love with the terrifying, seizure-inducing realities of the church\u2019s ritual. Drawing heavy comparisons to modern classics like <em>It Follows<\/em>, the entity relentlessly stalks and tortures the boys, forcing them to question reality and fear the very person they love.\n<\/p>\n<p>Following its rapturous Midnight premiere at Sundance earlier this year, NEON quickly swooped in to acquire the US distribution rights in a reported seven-figure deal. Praised for its tight 86-minute runtime, exceptional lead performances, and uncompromising approach to queer social horror, the film currently sits at a stellar 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Adding to the pedigree, the film also marks the highly anticipated screen return of Mia Wasikowska (<em>Crimson Peak<\/em>), who stars alongside an impressive ensemble cast.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Hollywood continues to embrace queer-led genre filmmaking, Leviticus is poised to become a defining entry in the modern horror canon. Blending raw emotional resonance with jump-scare-heavy dread, this harrowing tale of survival will thoroughly test audiences\u2019 nerves. Fans can prepare to face the curse when <em>LEVITICUS<\/em> releases exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709243\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Mustaches, Matrimony, and Mayhem: &#8216;Super Troopers 3&#8217; Crashes Theaters This August\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709841\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Hugh Jackman Seeks Redemption in New &#8216;The Death of Robin Hood&#8217; Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6708900\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>NEON To Adapt Sam Evenson&#8217;s Viral AI Horror Short &#8216;Mora&#8217; Into a Feature Film\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indie powerhouse NEON has released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, a highly anticipated queer horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella<\/li>\n<li>The Australian thriller follows two star-crossed teenage boys who are subjected to a violent conversion ritual that accidentally unleashes a malevolent entity<\/li>\n<li>Starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska, the Sundance darling will hit US theaters exclusively on June 19, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NEON is setting the stage for what critics are already calling the most \u201cmercilessly upsetting\u201d horror movie of the year. The acclaimed indie distributor has officially released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, an Australian supernatural thriller that took the 2026 Sundance Film Festival by storm. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella in his feature film debut, the chilling allegory tackles the horrors of religious bigotry and conversion therapy, promising an unrelenting and bone-chilling cinematic experience when it arrives in theaters this summer.<\/p>\n<p><em>LEVITICUS<\/em> centers on Naim (played by <em>Talk to Me<\/em> breakout Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), two teenage boys exploring a budding, forbidden romance within their deeply repressive, conservative rural community. After their relationship is discovered, the boys are forced to undergo a violent religious exorcism designed to \u201ccure\u201d them of their desires. Instead of cleansing them, the botched ritual accidentally unleashes a dark, malevolent spirit with a uniquely cruel hunting method: it takes the physical form of the person they desire most\u2014each other.\n<\/p>\n<p>The new trailer offers a visceral look at the film\u2019s suffocating atmosphere, contrasting tender moments of young love with the terrifying, seizure-inducing realities of the church\u2019s ritual. Drawing heavy comparisons to modern classics like <em>It Follows<\/em>, the entity relentlessly stalks and tortures the boys, forcing them to question reality and fear the very person they love.\n<\/p>\n<p>Following its rapturous Midnight premiere at Sundance earlier this year, NEON quickly swooped in to acquire the US distribution rights in a reported seven-figure deal. Praised for its tight 86-minute runtime, exceptional lead performances, and uncompromising approach to queer social horror, the film currently sits at a stellar 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Adding to the pedigree, the film also marks the highly anticipated screen return of Mia Wasikowska (<em>Crimson Peak<\/em>), who stars alongside an impressive ensemble cast.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Hollywood continues to embrace queer-led genre filmmaking, Leviticus is poised to become a defining entry in the modern horror canon. Blending raw emotional resonance with jump-scare-heavy dread, this harrowing tale of survival will thoroughly test audiences\u2019 nerves. Fans can prepare to face the curse when <em>LEVITICUS<\/em> releases exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709243\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Mustaches, Matrimony, and Mayhem: &#8216;Super Troopers 3&#8217; Crashes Theaters This August\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6709841\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Hugh Jackman Seeks Redemption in New &#8216;The Death of Robin Hood&#8217; Trailer\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6708900\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>NEON To Adapt Sam Evenson&#8217;s Viral AI Horror Short &#8216;Mora&#8217; Into a Feature Film\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Neon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    TrailersNeonHorrorFilm TrailersLEVITICUS\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 23, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 23, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Apr 23, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             431<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indie powerhouse NEON has released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, a highly anticipated queer horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella<\/li>\n<li>The Australian thriller follows two star-crossed teenage boys who are subjected to a violent conversion ritual that accidentally unleashes a malevolent entity<\/li>\n<li>Starring Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska, the Sundance darling will hit US theaters exclusively on June 19, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NEON is setting the stage for what critics are already calling the most \u201cmercilessly upsetting\u201d horror movie of the year. The acclaimed indie distributor has officially released the official trailer for <em>LEVITICUS<\/em>, an Australian supernatural thriller that took the 2026 Sundance Film Festival by storm. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella in his feature film debut, the chilling allegory tackles the horrors of religious bigotry and conversion therapy, promising an unrelenting and bone-chilling cinematic experience when it arrives in theaters this summer.<\/p>\n<p><em>LEVITICUS<\/em> centers on Naim (played by <em>Talk to Me<\/em> breakout Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), two teenage boys exploring a budding, forbidden romance within their deeply repressive, conservative rural community. After their relationship is discovered, the boys are forced to undergo a violent religious exorcism designed to \u201ccure\u201d them of their desires. Instead of cleansing them, the botched ritual accidentally unleashes a dark, malevolent spirit with a uniquely cruel hunting method: it takes the physical form of the person they desire most\u2014each other.\n<\/p>\n<p>The new trailer offers a visceral look at the film\u2019s suffocating atmosphere, contrasting tender moments of young love with the terrifying, seizure-inducing realities of the church\u2019s ritual. Drawing heavy comparisons to modern classics like <em>It Follows<\/em>, the entity relentlessly stalks and tortures the boys, forcing them to question reality and fear the very person they love.\n<\/p>\n<p>Following its rapturous Midnight premiere at Sundance earlier this year, NEON quickly swooped in to acquire the US distribution rights in a reported seven-figure deal. Praised for its tight 86-minute runtime, exceptional lead performances, and uncompromising approach to queer social horror, the film currently sits at a stellar 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Adding to the pedigree, the film also marks the highly anticipated screen return of Mia Wasikowska (<em>Crimson Peak<\/em>), who stars alongside an impressive ensemble cast.\n<\/p>\n<p>As Hollywood continues to embrace queer-led genre filmmaking, Leviticus is poised to become a defining entry in the modern horror canon. Blending raw emotional resonance with jump-scare-heavy dread, this harrowing tale of survival will thoroughly test audiences\u2019 nerves. Fans can prepare to face the curse when <em>LEVITICUS<\/em> releases exclusively in theaters on June 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Neon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    TrailersNeonHorrorFilm TrailersLEVITICUS\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/4\/neon-queer-horror-film-leviticus-official-trailer&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F04%2F23%2Fneon-queer-horror-film-leviticus-official-trailer-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment Apr 23, 2026 431 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Image Credit Neon Share this article ?si=wfhCkpPfIMAtF_x8 Entertainment Apr 23, 2026 431 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Indie powerhouse NEON has released the official trailer for LEVITICUS, a highly anticipated queer horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1902344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1902344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1902344"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1902344\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1902344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1902344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1902344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}