Love 'Jennifer's Body'? Watch This New Horror Comedy From Its Writer on Shudder

Lili Reinhart's viral misandric T-shirt, which reads "I support a man's right to shut the f*ck up," has finally been explained – it's part of a promotional campaign for the new movie Forbidden Fruits.

Diablo Cody, screenwriter of the cult classic Jennifer's Body, is backing the project, and Meredith Alloway is making her directorial debut.

If you're craving a dark comedy about toxic female friendships, chic costumes, and witchcraft, this might be it. But be warned: the flick is a far cry from the insanity of Jennifer's Body.

What Is 'Forbidden Fruits' About?

Three friends – the redheaded Apple, the friendly Fig, and the naive Cherry – work as consultants at the glamorous boutique Free Eden by day. At night, they hold covens in the basement of a shopping center and pray to Marilyn Monroe, all while keeping their distance from their greatest danger: men.

Pumpkin, a newcomer and saleswoman with no affiliation with witchcraft or feminism, joins their secret sisterhood. Inspired, she doesn't immediately realize she's fallen into a viper's nest, where it's every woman for herself.

Here, the concepts of friendship and sisterhood exist only as catchphrases – the girls are harboring a dark secret destined to be revealed.

The Plot of 'Forbidden Fruits' Is Based on the Screenwriter's Personal Experiences

Lily Houghton's script languished for years on the infamous Hollywood Blacklist of unproduced projects.

Based on Houghton's experience working for a bohemian fashion brand, the script depicted a peculiar professional etiquette, such as speaking to clients in a saccharine voice and calling them by pet names.

The project explored what embodies true femininity and what is culturally imposed, converging religion, fashion, the occult, and patriarchy.

Although 'Forbidden Fruits' Doesn't Quite Reach the Level of 'Jennifer's Body', It's Still a Decent Follow-Up

Despite the bloodthirstiness stated in the description, the weaponry used here is primarily for dramatic effect. Alloway's debut nods to the cult classic Jennifer's Body, but it doesn't come close to matching its level of madness.

The main problem is the lack of inventiveness. Forbidden Fruits is an overly conversational movie shot in a limited, minimalist style – Alloway squeezes the most out of the text but delivers the least.

Forbidden Fruits has the potential to offer much more than it ultimately does, but if you're craving sarcasm, witches in luxury shoes, and an unusual role for Lili Reinhart, give it a chance.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Forbidden Fruits'?

• Forbidden Fruits has 74% from critics and 72% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 5.3/10.

• On Letterboxd, Forbidden Fruits scored 3.1/5.0.