"Forbidden Fruits is part of a burgeoning subgenre of horror movies that engage specifically with femininity and feminine aesthetics, dubbed 'girl horror' in a recent article in Rue Morgue magazine."
"Alloway's work is part of this tradition: Her 2019 short film Deep Tissue, for example, uses cannibalistic impulses to explore body image and sexuality against a backdrop of billowy pink hotel curtains."
"Visually, Forbidden Fruits is a little harder-edged, encasing its girlypop vibe in the minimalist aesthetic of 21st-century retail. The effect is like a glittery set of long acrylic nails, whimsical and feminine but also hard and sharp."
"The claws are certainly out in this movie, both in the dialogue and, later on, in a pair of gory sequences that take the characters' cattiness to shocking new levels."
Forbidden Fruits is a film produced by Diablo Cody, adapted from Lily Houghton's play. It is part of a growing subgenre known as 'girl horror,' which focuses on feminine themes and aesthetics. This subgenre emerged in the late 2010s, coinciding with more women entering the horror space. Meredith Alloway, the director, continues this tradition with a visually striking film that combines girly elements with darker themes. The film's setting in a mall contrasts with its contemporary themes, highlighting the evolution of horror.
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