IFC Films and Shudder acquire horror film ‘Forbidden Fruits’ starring Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung

IFC Films and AMC Networks’ horror streaming service Shudder have secured the U.S. and Canadian rights to Forbidden Fruits, the feature directorial debut of Meredith Alloway.

 Co-written by Alloway and Lily Houghton, the film is an adaptation of Houghton’s play Of the Women Came the Beginning of Sin, and Through Her We All Die.

The highly anticipated horror-thriller stars Lili Reinhart (Hustlers), Lola Tung (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Victoria Pedretti (You), Alexandra Shipp (Barbie), and social media star Emma Chamberlain in her acting debut. Forbidden Fruits is currently in production and will receive a theatrical release in 2026.

The story follows Apple, a Free Eden store employee who secretly leads a witchy femme cult in the mall’s basement after hours. Alongside fellow cult members Cherry and Fig, Apple’s world is disrupted when new hire Pumpkin questions their performative sisterhood. As tensions rise, the women must confront their own toxicity or meet a gruesome fate.

Scott Shooman, Head of AMC Networks’ Film Group, expressed excitement about the project: “With one of the most anticipated cast lineups, Forbidden Fruits is gearing up to be a must-see in 2026.”

The film is produced by Mason Novick, Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body), Trent Hubbard, and Mary Anne Waterhouse. Executive producers include Charlie Traisman, Katherine Romans, Casey Durant, and Rachel Douglas.

Director Meredith Alloway praised IFC Films for championing creativity, saying, “This cast has exceeded my wildest expectations. I can’t wait for audiences to see them shine.”