Yes, the content seems to be true and authentic, as reported by several sources.

These, include:

1. [1] (Trust Score 8/10) - The Week reported on a similar controversy involving AI-generated images in the indie horror film "Late Night with the Devil," which sparked debate about AI in cinema.

2. [4] (Trust Score 6/10) - The Cooldown mentioned a Redditor sharing a nightmare-inducing short film called 'Shelf Life' that sparked debate about the future of creative media.

3. [5] (Trust Score 7/10) - Stable Diffusion 3 discussed AI video generators creating bizarre and humorous short films, which also raised questions about the future of creative media.

These sources collectively indicate that there is indeed a debate about the use of AI in creative media, including short films and horror movies.