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River

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Three estranged siblings reunite in their hometown after the death of their father and set out to scatter his ashes at his favorite spot on a remote river. But when their boat breaks down, the trip devolves into a waking nightmare. Stranded miles from help with no cell service, they soon realize they’re being stalked by a faceless killer who has emerged from the woods. To survive the night, the siblings must put their long-standing grudges aside and fight together against a ruthless, almost mythic terror.

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Joshua Giuliano

Director

Jane Levy

Actor

Jessica Rothe

Actor

Max Mattern

Actor

Dane DiLiegro

Actor

Joshua Giuliano

Screenwriter

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Perri Nemiroff Perri Nemiroff (YouTube) 3 days ago
4.5/5
This is a this is a movie with real well-executed scares, but most importantly the biggest beating heart that a successful horror movie demands. Go to Full Review Rocco T. Thompson Slant Magazine Sep 21, 2026
3/4
Joshua Giuliano stages River with a formal sophistication and contemplative tone that lifts it beyond its familiar genre tropes. Go to Full Review Jourdain Searles IndieWire Sep 17, 2026
Even with all the carnage and terror, "River" is a feast for the eyes. Its greatest strength is reminding viewers that horror is not simply a scare machine. Even the most basic stories benefit from color, composition, and craft Go to Full Review Sean Boelman FandomWire Sep 30, 2026
6/10
While there are some elements of River that stand out, it feels more like a calling card of the talent that Giuliano could have given a larger budget than it does an amazing film in its own right. Go to Full Review Brandon Wainerdi Fangoria Sep 28, 2026
I can’t believe I have to stress this; [RIVER] is actually scary. A movie that sticks to the back of your brain when you head back to the parking garage at 1 AM. Go to Full Review Roberto Tyler Ortiz Geek Vibes Nation Sep 28, 2026
7/10
River is not as scary as it intends to be, and its second half moves away from the strength that made it intriguing, but it is a brutal, atmospheric horror film Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Three estranged siblings reunite in their hometown after the death of their father and set out to scatter his ashes at his favorite spot on a remote river. But when their boat breaks down, the trip devolves into a waking nightmare. Stranded miles from help with no cell service, they soon realize they’re being stalked by a faceless killer who has emerged from the woods. To survive the night, the siblings must put their long-standing grudges aside and fight together against a ruthless, almost mythic terror.
Director
Joshua Giuliano
Producer
Steven Schneider, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund
Screenwriter
Joshua Giuliano
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Shudder, Allegheny Image Factory
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 15, 2027, Wide
Runtime
1h 32m
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