‘River’ Review: Joshua Giuliano Makes Directorial Debut With Tragic Family Drama Wrapped In Atmospheric Slasher — Toronto Film Festival

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What happened

Writer-director Joshua Giuliano’s feature debut River works equally well as a brutal atmospheric horror as it does a heavy family drama.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:05:55 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Josh Giuliano Sets ‘Occupant’ With Blumhouse Atomic Monster Following TIFF Premiere Of Horror Debut ‘River’; Focus Features Distributing

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