Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster Closing Huge Deal for Joshua Giuliano’s Slasher Film ‘River’

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are negotiating a major deal to acquire the slasher film River, written and directed by Joshua Giuliano. The movie, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, could sell for over $10 million, potentially becoming one of the largest pacts at TIFF. The studios are in talks to secure the feature debut from IFC and Shudder, marking a significant acquisition for the horror genre within the current festival circuit.