Dark Passage Films is pleased to announce that Plucked has been named an official selection of the 2026 Riverside International Film Festival (RIFF). The film will screen on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at The Box Theater in Riverside, California.

Now in its 24th year, RIFF has been a vital platform for independent and international cinema since 2002, bringing bold, contemporary storytelling to Southern California’s Inland Empire — one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. The festival is known for championing emerging and returning independent voices with a supportive, filmmaker-friendly environment.

This marks the second time director Usher Morgan and his team have been featured at RIFF. In 2018, Morgan’s debut feature Pickings received a nomination for Best Feature Film at the festival, a milestone that helped launch the film’s successful festival and theatrical journey.

Plucked is a sharp dark comedy set in Gilded Age New York. When rebellious Katherine Greene decides to divorce her emotionally unstable husband, what begins as a polite, carefully staged dinner party intended to preserve appearances rapidly descends into pandemonium. As long-buried secrets surface and raw impulses take control, the marriage — rotting from the inside out — erupts into chaos, jealousy, and escalating revenge. Blending wicked farce with menacing psychological tension, the film explores the fragile facades of love, power, and societal expectations.

Co-written, co-directed, and co-produced by Usher Morgan and Katie Vincent, Plucked stars Katie Vincent as Katherine Greene, alongside Jared Canfield, J. Anthony Crane, Cate Curtin, Susan Gallagher, Tony D. Head, and Bryant Carroll. The 112-minute feature features striking period cinematography by Giuseppe Masi.

“We’re thrilled to return to Riverside with Plucked,” said Usher Morgan. “RIFF has always been incredibly supportive of independent filmmaking, and it feels special to screen here again after the warm reception Pickings received in 2018. This festival continues to be an important home for bold, character-driven stories.”

Katie Vincent added, “Having the opportunity to share this film with RIFF audiences — especially on the heels of our Garden State Film Festival recognition — is exciting. We can’t wait for viewers to experience the blend of humor and unease we’ve built into every frame.”

Plucked continues its strong 2026 festival run following its premiere and category award at the Garden State Film Festival.

A limited theatrical release is planned for November 13, 2026.

Tickets and full schedule details for the Riverside International Film Festival are available at www.riversidefilmfestival.org.

For more information about the film, visit www.pluckedthefilm.com and follow @pluckedthefilm on social media.

About Plucked

Plucked is a dark comedy that charts the explosive unraveling of a marriage in turn-of-the-century New York. Co-written, co-directed, and co-produced by Usher Morgan and Katie Vincent, the film delivers witty dialogue, stylish visuals, and a slow-burn descent into chaos where broken promises ignite disaster.