Josh Giuliano Sets 'Occupant' With Blumhouse Atomic Monster Following TIFF Premiere Of Horror Debut 'River'; Focus Features Distributing
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β’Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Director Josh Giuliano has set his next film, called Occupant. He will write and direct the horror movie for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Focus Features will release it worldwide. The news came just after his first film, River, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Plot details for Occupant are still secret.
Jason Blum and other producers are backing the project. It brings together many of the people behind the hit film Obsession. That movie was released by Focus and earned over $512 million worldwide.
π The Backstory
Blumhouse is known for making low-cost horror films that earn big profits. It has recently worked with young filmmakers who started online. Kane Parsons, who made Backrooms, is one example. Curry Barker, who made Obsession, is another.
Giuliano studied directing at the American Film Institute. His short films have won awards at horror festivals. His debut River stars Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe.
π― Why It Matters
Horror is one of the most popular film genres with young audiences. This news shows how online creators can move from small screens to big studios.
Director Josh Giuliano has set his next film, called Occupant. He will write and direct the horror movie for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Focus Features will release it worldwide. The news came just after his first film, River, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Plot details for Occupant are still secret.
Jason Blum and other producers are backing the project. It brings together many of the people behind the hit film Obsession. That movie was released by Focus and earned over $512 million worldwide.
Blumhouse is known for making low-cost horror films that earn big profits. It has recently worked with young filmmakers who started online. Kane Parsons, who made Backrooms, is one example. Curry Barker, who made Obsession, is another.
Giuliano studied directing at the American Film Institute. His short films have won awards at horror festivals. His debut River stars Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe.
Horror is one of the most popular film genres with young audiences. This news shows how online creators can move from small screens to big studios.