‘River’ Earns R Rating for “Strong Bloody Violence” and “Grisly Images”

‘River’ Earns R Rating for “Strong Bloody Violence” and “Grisly Images”

October 7, 2026 Dread Central

Jane Levy (Evil Dead) and Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day) are heading into another bloody nightmare.

Acquired by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster following its TIFF premiere, River has officially been rated R for “strong bloody violence, some grisly images, and language,” Dread Central learned today.

Written and directed by Joshua Giuliano, the slasher follows three estranged siblings who reunite...