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Film Review: 'Forbidden Fruits' Combines 1990s Aesthetics with Witchcraft Themes

opinion-review · 2026-03-26

A review discusses the film 'Forbidden Fruits,' directed by Meredith Alloway in her first feature. The movie adapts a stage play and features a cast including Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp. It blends horror and comedy elements with a nostalgic 1990s visual style, drawing comparisons to films like 'Clueless' and 'The Craft.' The review was published by the Los Angeles Times on March 26, 2026.

Key facts

  • The film 'Forbidden Fruits' is reviewed by the Los Angeles Times
  • Meredith Alloway directs her debut feature film
  • The movie is based on a theatrical production
  • It incorporates a 1990s aesthetic reminiscent of 'Clueless' and 'The Craft'
  • The review was published on March 26, 2026

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Artists

  • Meredith Alloway
  • Lili Reinhart
  • Victoria Pedretti
  • Alexandra Shipp

Institutions

  • Los Angeles Times

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