‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: The Salesgirls May Be Witches in a Depraved Satirical Thriller That’s Like ‘Mean Girls’ Meets ‘The Craft’ Touched with Something Darker
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If you see one spicy depraved satirical thriller this year that’s a cross between "Mean Girls" and "The Craft" and something far darker, by all means make that movie "Forbidden Fruits."
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Mar 16, 2026 10:29pm PT ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Review: The Salesgirls May Be Witches in a Depraved Satirical Thriller That’s Like ‘Mean Girls’ Meets ‘The Craft’ Touched with Something Darker Meredith Alloway's commanding first feature is a kicky and stylized shopping-mall comedy of fashion and slang and feminist wrath. By Owen Gleiberman Plus Icon Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic @OwenGleiberman Latest The 2026 Oscars Review: A Tasteful and Overly Safe Show Sustained by Just Enough Suspense 1 day ago ‘Power Ballad’ Review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Rule in John Carney’s Most Winning Pop-Music Drama Since ‘Once’ 1 day ago ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Review: Jason Segel and Samara Weaving Are Out to Kill Each Other in a Mad Thriller That May Be the Quintessential SXSW Movie 2 days ago See All If you see one spicy depraved satirical thriller this year that’s a cross between “Mean Girls” and “The Craft” and something far darker, by all means make that movie “ Forbidden Fruits .” It’s an agreeably sharp-witted black-as-midnight comedy about four young women from Texas who work in a clothing-and-knickknack boutique at the Highland Place mall. They aren’t just friends; they’re part of a coven. Does that mean they’re actually witches? Maybe, maybe not. Related Stories 'Sinners' Stars Recreate the 'Pierce the Veil' Sequence With Stunning Oscar Performance of 'I Lied to You'
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