Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Forbidden Fruits’ on VOD, a Ramshackle Satire Tackling Witchcraft and Girlboss Cliches
Forbidden Fruits is a witch-themed horror-comedy satire set in a dying Dallas mall, following a coven of saleswomen who indoctrinate a new member named Pumpkin, only to face fractures in their sisterhood as secrets emerge and their supernatural control wavers. Despite a promising premise and a cast including Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung, the film struggles with inconsistent tone, weak execution, and lack of narrative focus. Director Meredith Alloway’s debut aims for feminist satire and kitschy homage but fails to cohesively deliver on its ambitions. The review concludes that the film is underwhelming and not worth watching.
- ▪Forbidden Fruits is now streaming on VOD platforms including Amazon Prime Video.
- ▪The film follows a coven of witches working in a mall clothing store who recruit a new member named Pumpkin, played by Lola Tung.
- ▪Directed by first-time filmmaker Meredith Alloway and produced in part by Diablo Cody, the movie blends satire, horror, and feminist themes.
- ▪Critics note the film's unfocused storytelling, drab visuals, and inconsistent tone despite strong performances and clever references.
- ▪The review recommends skipping the film, calling it ambitious but ultimately ineffective.
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Stream It Or Skip It Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Flipboard Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to copy URL Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Forbidden Fruits’ on VOD, a Ramshackle Satire Tackling Witchcraft and Girlboss Cliches By John Serba Published April 28, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ET Where to Stream: Forbidden Fruits…
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