Josh Giuliano’s TIFF Slasher ‘River’ Selling to Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster for North of $10 Million
In the first major deal of the Toronto Film Festival, Joshua Giuliano’s slasher film “River” is in talks to be acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Variety has confirmed. Giuliano’s film was originally backed by Independent Film Company and Shudder, but the companies are now closing a deal to sell distribution rights to […]
Josh Giuliano's feature debut film "River" is being acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The film, a slasher movie, had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The deal to acquire "River" from IFC/Shudder is reportedly for more than $10 million, according to Indiewire. The film stars Jane Levy, Jessica Rothe, and Max Mattern as three estranged siblings who reunite in their hometown after their father's death.
The plot involves the siblings setting out to scatter their father's ashes, but their trip turns into a nightmare when their boat breaks down. Dane DiLiegro also stars in the film, which was praised by Midnight Madness programmer Peter Kuplowsky as "one of the most suspenseful slashers I've seen in years."
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