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Deadline reports that Josh Giuliano, fresh off the TIFF world premiere of his debut horror feature River, has already lined up his follow-up. He will write and direct Occupant for Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Divide/Conquer and Spooky Pictures, with Focus Features taking worldwide distribution rights. The speed of the deal suggests the reception for River generated immediate momentum, and Giuliano now finds himself with studio backing and a theatrical pipeline before his first film has even reached general audiences.
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