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First-Time Director's Horror Film Explores Family Ties and Terror

11/6/2025

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Slasher film River, directed by first-time filmmaker Joshua Giuliano, stars Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe and is in post-production.
Three estranged siblings reunite after their father's death to scatter his ashes at a river, then confront a broken boat and a killer.
Shudder produces the film, which remains in post-production, and Independent Film Company plans the release.
Giuliano calls the project a six-year labor of love for horror fans.

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Story summary

Slasher film River, directed by first-time filmmaker Joshua Giuliano, stars Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe and is in post-production.
Three estranged siblings reunite after their father's death to scatter his ashes at a river, then confront a broken boat and a killer.
Shudder produces the film, which remains in post-production, and Independent Film Company plans the release.
Giuliano calls the project a six-year labor of love for horror fans.