Our next Edision DownUnder film night is on Tuesday, 15th of September at 19:00 where we will be showcasing the movie “Levictus”.
In a sleepy regional Victorian town, teen boys Naim (Joe Bird, Talk to Me) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen) form a powerful attraction – a sin in their God-fearing, conservative Christian community. When their budding queer love is discovered, Naim and Ryan are subjected to a radical conversion therapy ritual by a mysterious ‘healer’. A sinister supernatural entity is thereby released, targeting only the boys and taking the form of what they desire most: each other.
The astonishingly clever feature debut of award-winning Australian writer-director Adrian Chiarella (Dwarf Planet), the film melds coming-of-age romance, supernatural queer horror and a touch of It Follows into its chilling curse narrative. From the producers of Talk to Me, and bolstered by impressive supporting turns from Mia Wasikowska and Ewen Leslie, Leviticus is an electrifying showcase for Australian screen talent, and a worthy new entry in the canon of homegrown horror.
Stay afterwards for a unique discussion on the film and the history of Australian horror with host Ryan Keating, and film critic Antonín Tesař!
You can buy tickets here
For CANZA members this event is FREE (Paid Membership)