Leviticus 2026

Move to Victoria after father's death

After his father's death, Naim Reid and his mother Arlene relocate to a devout evangelical town in Victoria, seeking stability and a fresh start. The move thrusts them into a tight-knit, judgmental community that shapes Naim's future relationships. This transition sets the stage for the events that follow.

Naim meets Ryan and starts a secret romance

In the new town, Naim meets local teenager Ryan Whelan and they begin a secret relationship. Their bond grows in secrecy, out of sight from a community wary of their connection. The romance becomes a central throughline amid escalating pressures.

Outed to Hunter and his parents

A jealous Naim outs Ryan and Hunter's relationship to their parents, triggering a hostile response from the religious community. The exposure redraws lines of loyalty and safety for all involved. The revelation amplifies the stigma surrounding their relationship.

Deliverance healer hired to purge desires

Hunter's parents enlist a 'deliverance healer' to purge the boys of homosexual desires, presenting it as a protective measure. The ritual is framed as a cure, but it imposes fear and coercion on those involved. The move signals how far the family will go to preserve appearances.

Ritual torture begins

During the ritual, Ryan and Hunter convulse, vomit, and scream in agony as the healer attempts to purge them. Naim watches in horror, realizing the supernatural danger at work and the human cost of the ritual. The sequence marks the ritual's dangerous, irreversible nature.

Roller rink nightmare and the invisible strangler

Naim follows Ryan to a local roller rink where photo booth pictures show Ryan kissing an invisible figure. He opens the curtain and witnesses Ryan being strangled by an unseen force. The encounter confirms the entity's active, predatory nature.

Ryan tells Naim to stay away

Ryan escapes the rink and tells Naim to stay away, leaving him terrified and isolated. The warning underscores the growing danger and the rift between the lovers. Naim is left to grapple with what he has unleashed.

Hunter is attacked; decapitated head found

Naim later witnesses Hunter being attacked and dragged away by the invisible force. Hunter's decapitated head is later discovered in a nearby field, underscoring the lethal reach of the entity. The community is plunged into fear and confusion.

Naim seeks help from the police

Hoping to protect Ryan, Naim approaches the police to report the escalating danger, but the detective dismisses his claims and informs Arlene about his relationship with Ryan. The lack of official support leaves them vulnerable. The scene highlights the town's indifference to supernatural threats tied to LGBTQ+ identities.

Arlene hires the healer for Naim

To shield Naim from hatred and harm, Arlene hires the healer to perform the ritual on him, hoping to ensure his safety in a hostile environment. The decision reveals the limits of parental protection in the face of dangerous beliefs. The ritual's reach extends beyond the initial victims.

Wake confrontation and the first reveal

At Hunter's wake, Naim and Ryan confront each other outside and share a kiss before the 'Ryan' figure violently attacks Naim. The moment proves the danger is tied to the entity, not the real person. The scene foreshadows the split between the victims and the haunting force.

Naim realizes the threat is the entity

Back home, Naim sees Ryan inside the house and realizes he was not being attacked by the real Ryan. Izzie later explains that a girl named Marnie died after her ritual, hinting at the ritual's deadly reach. The truth tightens the web of fear around the town.

Jessica explains the entity

Naim and Ryan visit Jessica in the hospital, where she explains that the entity takes the form of the person its victim desires most, appears only when the victim is alone, and grows stronger over time with no known way to stop it. The explanation provides a chilling blueprint for the haunting.

Bus ride: confession and boundary

On the bus ride home, Ryan and Naim kiss again and share a tense intimacy, and Ryan confesses that if the entity will follow them forever, he wants it to appear only as Naim. They face a grim choice about staying or leaving. The moment crystallizes the personal stakes of their relationship.