The Cast of Leviticus on the Queer Horror Film Everyone's Talking About

Perri Nemiroff sits down with Leviticus writer-director Adrian Chiarella and stars Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, and Mia Wasikowska to discuss the acclaimed supernatural horror film ahead of its theatrical release. After making a major impression at the Sundance Film Festival, Leviticus arrives in theaters on June 19. The film follows two teenage boys who become haunted by a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most — each other. During this Collider interview, Chiarella and the cast discuss bringing the film's unique blend of horror and romance to life, working together to build the story's emotional core, and what made Leviticus such a personal project. #leviticus #miawasikowska #joebird #adrianchiarella #horrormovies 00:00 Leviticus Interview at Sundance 2026 01:33 Heated Rivalry Meets It Follows in Neon's New Horror 02:40 Crafting a Monster That Preys on Desires 03:50 How Talk to Me Allowed Joe Bird to Lead His First Film 05:34 Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen’s Chemistry Came Naturally on Set 07:22 Mia Wasikowska Praises the “Progressive Kindness” on Leviticus 08:22 Mia Wasikowska on the Complexities of Humanity 09:19 Finding Joy on Set 10:41 Discovering Possession on Screen 11:47 Getting Lost in Melbourne 12:47 The Leviticus Stars Highlight Their Cast and Crew 16:07 What’s the Hardest Human Thing to Act Out? 17:47 The Leviticus Team Plays the Collider Bracket Challenge! For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider