Director: Meredith Alloway
Cast: Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain
Forbidden Fruits is a 2026 American-Canadian horror-comedy film directed by Meredith Alloway, starring Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, and Gabrielle Union. A sharp, darkly funny genre blend set inside a retail mall store, it mixes cult horror with workplace satire and a razor-edged feminist lens.
What is Forbidden Fruits about?
At a sprawling retail outlet called Free Eden, a small group of employees leads a double life. During business hours they stock shelves and smile at customers — but once the store closes, three women named Apple, Cherry, and Fig gather in the basement to practice something far more unusual: a secretive, rituals-based sisterhood with a distinctly witchy edge. Their circle feels sacred and unbreakable, until the arrival of Pumpkin, an eager new hire who disrupts the group's carefully maintained hierarchy. Her presence forces each member to confront the darker impulses lurking beneath their bonds of solidarity. Loyalties fracture, jealousies rise, and what began as communal power slowly curdles into something dangerous. The film keeps its tone gleefully off-kilter — equal parts campfire horror and biting social comedy — building toward a climax that tests whether sisterhood can survive the worst of its members.
Cast & crew
Director Meredith Alloway brings a sharp eye for ensemble comedy with horror undertones. Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung lead the core trio, while Victoria Pedretti and Gabrielle Union add seasoned depth to the ensemble. Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain, Hailey Summer, and Jordan Duarte round out a cast that keeps the film's tonal tightrope act credible and entertaining.
Context & significance
Horror-comedies that center on women's solidarity — and its limits — have found a devoted audience among Persian-speaking viewers abroad who appreciate genre films with real social edge. Forbidden Fruits speaks to the workplace dynamics and community politics that resonate across cultures. The film is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing, making it easily accessible for diaspora viewers who prefer watching in their own language without compromising the sharp comedic timing. Canadian co-production also means the story's suburban mall setting will feel familiar to many Iranian-Canadians who encounter exactly these kinds of social rituals in everyday North American life.
Where & how to watch
Forbidden Fruits is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your TV, laptop, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching anytime and cancel anytime.