Forbidden Fruits

Event ID: FS19390

Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | 10:30 PM - 12:13 AM

Venue: Paramount Theatre

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Summary

At a mall store, Apple leads a secret witch cult with coworkers Cherry and Fig. New hire Pumpkin questions their sisterhood, forcing them to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.

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