Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Forbidden Fruits’ on VOD, a Ramshackle Satire Tackling Witchcraft and Girlboss Cliches
'Forbidden Fruits' is a witch-themed satire set in a mall clothing store, blending '80s-inspired aesthetics with modern feminist themes. The film features a promising cast including Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung, and aims to critique girlboss culture through a supernatural lens. Despite its creative premise, the execution is criticized for lacking comedic timing and narrative cohesion.
- ▪The film is directed by first-time feature director Meredith Alloway, adapting a stage play by Lily Houghton.
- ▪It stars Lili Reinhart as Apple, a witch and saleswoman leading a coven operating out of a mall boutique called Free Eden.
- ▪The coven recruits Pumpkin, played by Lola Tung, who becomes initiated through a ritual involving the ghost of Marilyn Monroe.
- ▪The witches follow a set of rules, including communicating with men only through emojis and never trusting men.
- ▪The movie is now available on VOD platforms such as Amazon Prime Video.
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