"Tarot" spins a creepy yarn about what happens when you ignore those oh-so-important user manuals-specifically, the one rule of Tarot card ownership: never use someone else's deck. Naturally, a group of friends decides this doesn't apply to them, unleashing an ancient evil that's been chilling in the cards, probably binge-watching the centuries pass by. As they pull each card, their night turns from casual hangout to a desperate dash away from their not-so-great predicted futures. It's the classic 'curiosity killed the cat' scenario, but with a supernatural twist and fewer cats.
While "Tarot" isn't likely to be the horror genre's next cult classic, it packs enough PG-13-rated scares to be worth the popcorn. The death scenes are surprisingly imaginative-think Final Destination meets a fortune teller's booth-and manage to push the boundaries of its rating. The film's ending might leave you feeling a bit cheated, like finding out your free psychic reading has fine print. However, the Tarot cards themselves steal the show; each one is a work of art that screams "doom" in the most aesthetically pleasing way. If you're up for a bit of light-hearted terror (is that a thing?), "Tarot" might just be your pick for a fun fright night.
While "Tarot" isn't likely to be the horror genre's next cult classic, it packs enough PG-13-rated scares to be worth the popcorn. The death scenes are surprisingly imaginative-think Final Destination meets a fortune teller's booth-and manage to push the boundaries of its rating. The film's ending might leave you feeling a bit cheated, like finding out your free psychic reading has fine print. However, the Tarot cards themselves steal the show; each one is a work of art that screams "doom" in the most aesthetically pleasing way. If you're up for a bit of light-hearted terror (is that a thing?), "Tarot" might just be your pick for a fun fright night.