Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster Closing Huge Deal for Joshua Giuliano’s Slasher Film ‘River’
Exclusive: The horror film could sell for more than $10 million, making it one of TIFF's biggest pacts.
Writer-director Josh Giuliano's next horror film, "Occupant," has secured distribution with Focus Features, Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Divide/Conquer, and Spooky Pictures. The acquisition comes shortly after the world premiere of Giuliano's successful debut, "River," at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Focus acquired "Occupant" as Giuliano's sophomore feature, following their acquisition of "Obsession" from TIFF the previous year.
"River" premiered in TIFF's Midnight Madness section, where it received positive reviews and a lively audience response. Giuliano expressed interest in making a sequel to "River" in the future.
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