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‘Forbidden Fruits’ Trailer Reveals Witchy Cult Drama Ahead of SXSW

2/14/2026

Summary

Reinhart Leads Cult

The trailer for "Forbidden Fruits," directed by Meredith Alloway, was released ahead of its March 27, 2026, theatrical debut.
The film stars Lili Reinhart as Apple, who leads a witchy femme cult in a mall store's basement with coworkers Cherry and Fig.
Their dynamic changes with the arrival of new hire Pumpkin, played by Lola Tung.
The film adapts Lily Houghton’s play and includes a cast featuring Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma Chamberlain.
Diablo Cody, known for "Jennifer’s Body," produces the film, which will premiere at the SXSW Film Festival 2026.

Summary

Reinhart's Witchy Cult

The trailer for Forbidden Fruits, directed by Meredith Alloway, reveals a darkly comedic horror film.
Lili Reinhart stars as Apple, leading a witchy mall-basement cult with Cherry and Fig.
The arrival of Pumpkin, played by Lola Tung, disrupts their dynamic and prompts confrontation of toxic behaviors.
Diablo Cody produced the film, which will premiere at SXSW on March 16, 2026, before its March 27, 2026 release.

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Reinhart Leads Cult

The trailer for "Forbidden Fruits," directed by Meredith Alloway, was released ahead of its March 27, 2026, theatrical debut.
The film stars Lili Reinhart as Apple, who leads a witchy femme cult in a mall store's basement with coworkers Cherry and Fig.
Their dynamic changes with the arrival of new hire Pumpkin, played by Lola Tung.
The film adapts Lily Houghton’s play and includes a cast featuring Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma Chamberlain.
Diablo Cody, known for "Jennifer’s Body," produces the film, which will premiere at the SXSW Film Festival 2026.

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