Forbidden Fruits Review: Is the Star-Studded Witch Satire Worth Watching?

A Powerhouse Cast Meets a Mall-Based Coven in This Neon-Soaked Satire

Forbidden Fruits Review: Does This Witchy Horror-Comedy Deliver?

The concept of a witch coven operating out of a dying Dallas shopping mall sounds like a cult classic in the making. Forbidden Fruits, now streaming on VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video, attempts to blend 1980s camp with modern "girlboss" satire. Directed by Meredith Alloway, the film features a massive lineup of rising stars, including Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp.

The Plot: Sales, Spells, and Sisterhood

The story centers on "Free Eden," a trendy boutique where the sales staff are more than just coworkers—they are a coven. Led by the sharp-edged Apple (Reinhart), the group lives by a strict code: never trust men and always protect the sisterhood. Their world changes when they recruit Pumpkin (The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Lola Tung), a pretzel-stand worker who is quickly pulled into their occult rituals and mall-based mayhem.

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While the premise is Audacious, the movie often struggles to find its rhythm. From an opening scene involving a parking lot hex to an induction ceremony featuring the "ghost" of Marilyn Monroe, the film aims for a high-energy, neon-soaked vibe that doesn't always land the punchline.

Standout Performances

Despite the uneven tone, the cast manages to shine. Victoria Pedretti delivers the film’s most memorable performance as Cherry, playing the "bimbo" archetype with a layer of humor that provides the movie's biggest laughs. Alexandra Shipp also adds depth to her role as Fig, a witch who secretly dreams of a domestic life far away from the dark arts.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Verdict: Stream It or Skip It?

Forbidden Fruits feels like a mix of The Craft and Heathers, but it lacks the sharp bite of those classics. While the aesthetics and the 2026 mall setting are visually engaging, the "rule of three" dynamic is thrown off by the crowded cast, and the satire occasionally feels spread too thin.