Horror In Color releases grief-driven short RIFT for Halloween season

Horror In Color has released RIFT, a new short from filmmaker Lucas Acosta that follows a young mother’s search for healing after tragedy. The film arrives as the company builds its festival slate and tees up its next project, ALMOST GIRLFRIENDS.

Why it matters: - RIFT uses horror to explore grief, vulnerability and mental health in a way Horror In Color says can open a broader conversation about how people hurt and heal. - The short arrives during the Halloween season, giving the film a timely launch window for genre audiences. - The release also extends Lucas Acosta’s momentum after the viral Haunted Car Wash commercial, which drew more than 3 million views last month.

What happened: - Horror In Color released RIFT, a horror short written and directed by Lucas Acosta. - The film follows a young mother pursuing healing after a tragedy. - The short is now available to watch online. - Horror In Color shared the film as part of its festival circuit rollout.

The details: - RIFT stars Rissy Dollins, Simone Leon and Luke Baxter. - Graham Skinner handled cinematography. - Ivan Daniel Luna served on production design. - Pepito Cadena was assistant director and also co-founder of Horror In Color. - Alex Flores handled production sound. - Tsan Acosta supported production. - Horror In Color describes itself as a platform focused on intersectional diversity, inclusion and equity in horror. - The company says its work is aimed especially at women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ audiences and people with disabilities. - Horror In Color says its films and programming have appeared at festivals including Screamfest and HollyShorts over nearly a decade. - The company also directs readers to more information on its website. - Horror In Color’s social channels include Instagram and YouTube.

Between the lines: - Horror In Color is positioning RIFT as both a genre short and a conversation starter about mental health. - The company is pairing the film’s emotional theme with a broader inclusion-first brand identity. - Acosta’s recent viral ad suggests the filmmaker is reaching a larger audience beyond the festival circuit.

What's next: - Horror In Color’s next project is ALMOST GIRLFRIENDS, a sapphic monster movie from filmmaker Michael-Michelle Pratt. - The company is encouraging viewers to subscribe to its newsletter for updates. - RIFT is expected to continue its festival run as Horror In Color pushes the film to audiences.