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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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Jourdain Searles IndieWire 3 days ago
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 Katie Rife Inverse 4 days ago
Pushes the slasher subgenre forward artistically while still satisfying its most elemental purpose: To take you for a bloody, shocking, and very fun ride. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 6 days ago
It's the kind of movie that horror fans will truly jump for, something they’ll tell their friends they need to see to believe. Go to Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky 12 hrs ago
River is a horrifying slasher that is brought to life by an incredible cast, insane kills, and a setting that will make anyone scared of nature. Go to Full Review Charlotte Simmons The Treatment (Substack) 1 day ago
There’s the expectant aesthetic notes and well-executed practical effects (My Bloody Valentine is the first analogue that springs to my mind), but River aspires beyond that to full-blown cinematic inventiveness. Go to Full Review Sarah Gopaul That Shelf 1 day ago
In a genre with so many entries, originality is difficult to come by. However, River’s masked killer is unique. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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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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Movie Info

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
Production Co
Shudder, Allegheny Image Factory
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m
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