Film Details

Runtime: 88 minutes

Language: English

Director: Adrian Chiarella

Country: Australia, 2026

Genre: Drama, Gay, Horror

In this Sundance hit, two star-crossed teenage boys must outrun a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most—each other. In his haunting feature debut, director Adrian Chiarella crafts a chilling coming-of-age horror set in an isolated Australian town steeped in religious fanaticism and fear. As Naim and Ryan navigate their growing attraction, they face both supernatural terror and real-world violence. Blending sensuality with suspense, the film delivers a gripping queer social horror experience, exploring the dangers of repression and the courage it takes to love authentically in a world determined to tear them apart.

Highlights

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS -

Sundance, SXSW, New Directors/New Films (NYC)

Grants