Review of Tarot Movie: Unveiling Horror Film Cliches in Hollywood

The latest supernatural horror film, Tarot, fails to live up to the initial promise of delivering a dark and twisted teen drama. Directed by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg, the movie follows a group of college friends who stumble upon ancient tarot cards in a secluded cabin, leading to a series of deadly consequences.

Based on Nicholas Adams’ novel Horrorscope, the film explores the blurred lines between prediction and reality as the friends face an evil spirit unleashed by the tarot cards. Despite the familiar storyline of cursed teenagers trying to revoke a curse while the body count rises, Tarot falls short due to its overdependence on horror film cliches.

While the movie features well-designed sequences and a moody atmosphere, the uneven performances of the cast and lack of engaging dramatic moments prevent it from making a lasting impact. The shape-shifting evil spirit fails to spook the audience beyond the initial jump scares, resulting in a missed opportunity for a compelling teen melodrama set in the world of horror.

With a runtime of 93 minutes, Tarot, starring Harriet Slater, Avantika Vandanapu, Jacob Batalon, and Adain Bradley, receives a rating of one and a half stars. Despite its potential, the film ultimately falls short of delivering a truly gripping and terrifying experience for horror movie enthusiasts.