Tarot
Tarot

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Tarot

2014
Movie
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Portuguese

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: John William DaldryGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a weekend getaway discover a deck of tarot cards and decide to play a game. As they delve deeper into the reading, the cards seem to predict their impending doom. Strange and terrifying events begin to occur, blurring the lines between superstition and reality as they fight for survival against an unknown force.

Critical Reception

Tarot received a generally negative reception from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot and lack of originality in the horror genre. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with some finding it mildly suspenseful while others found it derivative and uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers little new to the horror genre.

  • Performances are generally considered serviceable but not enough to elevate the material.

  • The suspense elements are often undercut by predictable jump scares and a slow build-up.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Tarot are scarce, but available feedback suggests a mixed to negative reception, with viewers finding the film to be a standard, unmemorable horror offering that doesn't bring fresh ideas to the table.

Fun Fact

The film's limited release and modest budget contributed to its low profile, making it a lesser-known entry in the supernatural horror subgenre.

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