Lili Reinhart Leans Into a Dangerously Seductive Edge in Shadowy, Intimate ‘Forbidden Fruits’ BTS Glimpses
Lili Reinhart is giving fans a closer look at her latest film Forbidden Fruits with a series of behind-the-scenes photos shared on Instagram. The actress posted the images along with a personal message about the project and her experience working on it.
In her caption, she wrote, “Forbidden Fruits is in theaters now 🍎 I’m so proud of this indie film & so thankful to have made new sisters along the way💗 thank you to @atwwalloway and @lilyhoughton for conjuring this witchy coven 🔮”. The post highlights her connection with the cast and the creative team behind the movie.
Forbidden Fruits is a comedy horror film released in 2026. It features a group of well-known names including Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, Emma Chamberlain, and Gabrielle Union. Pedretti plays a character named Cherry.
The film is directed by Meredith Alloway, who also worked on the script with Lily Houghton. The story comes from Houghton’s stage play titled Of the Woman Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We All Die. Industry reports also noted that the script gained early attention after being included in the 2023 Black List.
First teaser for ‘FORBIDDEN FRUITS’ starring Lola Tung, Lili Reinhart, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp. 🎥
— Film Crave (@_filmcrave) December 2, 2025
It follows a secretive femme cult which is disrupted by a new recruit forcing them to face their darkest truths or face deadly consequences.
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The story follows a group of women working in a mall store. After hours, they secretly run a small cult. The group is led by a character named Apple, played by Reinhart. Things begin to change when a new employee joins and starts questioning the group’s behavior. This leads to tension and darker events.
Filming took place in Toronto in early 2025. The project marked a major acting step for Chamberlain, while Union joined the cast later during production.
Before its wide release, the film premiered at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival 2026 on March 16. It then opened in the United States on March 27, with distribution handled by Independent Film Company and Shudder.
Early reviews have been mixed. Rotten Tomatoes shows that most critics gave positive feedback, while Metacritic’s score suggests a more divided response.
Reinhart’s post has brought new attention to the film, especially among fans who are interested in its cast and unusual storyline. The behind-the-scenes photos also give a more personal look at the bond between the actors.
This kind of post helps smaller films get noticed. It shows the human side of filmmaking and makes the project feel more real to audiences. At the same time, mixed reviews suggest the film may not appeal to everyone. What do you think about Forbidden Fruits and Victoria Pedretti’s post? Share your thoughts in the comments.
