Apple (Lili Reinhart) works at Free Eden with her friends Cherry (Victoria Pedretti) and Fig (Alexandra Shipp). She also runs a secret witch cult in the basement of the mall store after hours. When new girl Pumpkin (Lola Tung) joins the group, the dynamic between the friends changes.

If Mean Girls, Heathers and The Craft had a baby it would be Forbidden Fruits. From the moment I heard about it, I knew I had to add it to my list. It was right up my alley and the cast was banging. Unfortunately it never hit UK cinemas, but luckily I was able to catching it on digital. While it wasn’t as flawless as I had hoped it would be, there was still a lot to enjoy.

As I previously mentioned, the cast was stacked. Reinhart, Pedretti, Shipp and Tung each delivered a unique performance. Each character stood out for one reason or another though I have to say that Reinhart and Pedretti were the main scene stealers. Reinhart was a total badass as the leader of the pack; she had a darkness to her that was peeled away over time and I loved discovering more. Pedretti, on the other hand, was the total opposite. Coquettish and naive, everything from her line delivery to her mannerisms was genius.

The film was so aesthetically pleasing. From the bright bursts of color in the mall, to the eclectic outfits, it was an overload to the senses in the best way possible. The dialogue was snappy and smart. It leaned heavily into a blend of millennial and Gen Z cultural references that worked effortlessly. The soundtrack boasted plenty of girl power pop tunes that only heightened the whole experience.

Ultimately this was a solid portrayal of toxic female friendships. In a world that seems like paradise, it’s clear that there was something lurking in the shadows. As the cracks began to show, the cattier each girl got. The horror element blended well with the comedy and I appreciated that it didn’t try to overtake what the film was trying to say. The singular location of the mall was also a great choice as it gave that locked room feel.

Overall, Forbidden Fruits gets off to a rocky start, but when it finds its footing, it has a lot to say. It’s campy and uneven, but I still really liked it. It kept me on my toes and I honestly did not know where it was going. This will definitely be one of those films that becomes a cult classic in the years to come. It just needs to find its audience.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️.5