What’s It About
When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
Our world is obsessed with the stars and how they affect us from birth. Our fascination with forces beyond our control and the fact that not everyone buys into them makes way for a compelling story of fate, destiny, and whether we can change it. This obsession with the stars and how they affect us from birth is a perfect stage for a horror movie. Our star sign is sometimes seen as a stronger indication of who we are than our interests. Even dating apps use it to determine compatibility, alongside personal details like what we do, our age, and our height. Modern culture has made way for birthdays to define our personality traits, how we approach love and relationships, and how much we cry. Tarot, formerly known as Horrorscope, plays with this idea. It’s a PG-13 horror movie about a group of college friends who find themselves in a creepy Catskills mansion. The story takes a familiar turn as a mysterious item – a tarot deck with a dark history – is discovered in the least welcoming part of the house. Each character is assigned a tarot card that spells out their gruesome end, and the filmmakers indulge in these moments with gusto. The movie shines brightest when its ghastly tarot manifestations take center stage, offering a legitimate number of scares. The film best suits people looking for a light, scare-heavy cinema outing. It deals a hand that’s well worth the gamble and will surely entertain those looking to enjoy the ride. While it might not be remembered as a trailblazer in the genre, its card-themed carnage will provide a few shrieks and shudders for a date night. The premise of Tarot is not entirely new, and the lack of depth and missed opportunities for genre commentary may leave some viewers wanting more. The plot is merely a conveyor belt of calamities, with characters feeling as thin as the cards they draw. The dialogue is snappy but often feels engineered for efficiency rather than effect, with lines that seem designed to fit neatly into a tweet rather than contribute to any real character growth. Unlike horror classics that nudge and wink at their audience, acknowledging the familiar dance of dread they’re leading, Tarot plows ahead with naive seriousness. A bit more irony might have saved Tarot from feeling like just another standard spooky shuffle. Still, it’s a fun ticket if you’re in the mood for straightforward scares. In conclusion, Tarot is an entertaining movie offering legitimate scares. While it may not be the most original or profound horror movie, it delivers on its promise of straightforward scares. It is worth checking out if you’re looking for a light, horror-themed cinema outing.
OUR RATING – A TWEENAGE 7