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

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are closing a blockbuster deal to buy Joshua Giuliano ‘s “ River ” following the slasher film’s world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

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Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are closing a blockbuster deal to buy Joshua Giuliano ‘s “ River ” following the slasher film’s world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. “River” was originally backed by Independent Film Company and Shudder, but Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster may have convinced the companies to sell the distribution rights to the horror film for north of $10 million, sources say.

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