Tarot Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

College students play with spooky tarot cards they find in a basement and then they get what’s coming to them, but with extra steps and jump scares.

🍿 Tarot: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Birthday Celebration Gone Wrong

A group of college friends, including Haley and her ex-boyfriend Grant, rent a remote mansion in the Catskills to celebrate Elise’s birthday. Amidst the strained atmosphere, they stumble upon an old tarot deck in the basement. Ignoring the warnings, they use it for readings, unleashing a sinister curse.

The Tarot Curse Unfolds

Each friend receives a tarot reading, foreshadowing their impending doom. Soon after, the friends begin to die one by one, in ways that mirror their tarot predictions. Elise is killed by The High Priestess, and Lucas meets his end at a train station at the hands of the Hermit, confirming the deadly nature of the cursed deck. The group quickly realizes they are in a fight for their lives against a supernatural force.

Seeking Answers and Facing the Past

Desperate for answers, the survivors consult Alma Astron, a tarot expert. She reveals the deck’s dark history: created by an astrologer seeking revenge for her daughter’s murder. The curse dooms anyone who uses the deck to be hunted by the card’s corresponding entity. The group must find a way to break the curse before they become the next victims.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Haley (Harriet Slater): A college student haunted by grief, who inadvertently unleashes a deadly curse by using a forbidden tarot deck and must confront her past to break it.
• Grant (Adain Bradley): Haley’s ex-boyfriend, who initially dismisses the tarot card readings but becomes a key ally in their fight for survival against the cursed deck.
• Paxton (Jacob Batalon): The comic relief character, who is initially skeptical, but his friends deaths’ make him realize the danger they are in.
• Paige (Avantika): One of the friends who joins in the tarot reading and tragically becomes a victim of the cursed deck.
• Alma (Olwen Fouéré): An expert on tarot who reveals the history of the cursed deck and attempts to help the group, but is ultimately killed by the vengeful spirit.
• Astrologer (Suncica Milanovic): The vengeful spirit of an 18th-century astrologer whose cursed tarot deck unleashes a series of horrifying deaths on those who use it.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Voices: “Welcome to the circle. One more at the heart. With this final card, your meeting will start. Follow one rule to stay out of danger. You’re never to deal with the deck of a stranger.” – Spoken by the voices that foreshadow the doom to come if the group violates the rules of Tarot readings.
• Voices: “The Hermit. Magician. High Priestess or Death? Whose face will you see, when you take your last breath?” – The voices continue the ominous warning, highlighting the deadly tarot figures they will soon face.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $8,250,000
• Domestic Gross: $18,771,004
• Worldwide Gross: $49,256,239

💥 Tarot Reviews

Personal Review

As a horror fan, I was initially excited by the concept of a movie based on tarot cards. While some creature designs were cool, and some jump scares made me jolt, the movie, in general, felt pretty predictable. I liked the backstory of the cursed cards but the ending was weak. I won’t be revisiting anytime soon. Jacob Batalon brought some much-needed comic relief, and I was happy to see him survive. The overall lack of originality makes ‘Tarot’ a forgettable entry in the horror genre. It’s a fine one-time watch, but don’t expect anything groundbreaking.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of teen horror movies”
  • “Viewers who enjoy supernatural thrillers”
  • “Those interested in movies about tarot and astrology”
  • “People looking for jump-scare-filled horror experiences”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Supernatural violence and death”
  • “Jump scares”
  • “Occult themes”
  • “Brief language”

Professional Reviews

• Indiewire: “A teen horror flick with a decent premise undermined by predictable scares and a lack of originality. The creature designs are somewhat interesting, but the film fails to deliver any real suspense or lasting impact. The movie relies too heavily on jump scares and tired horror tropes.
• Bloody Disgusting: “It’s a very bland boring film with pretty poor performances, and a terrible ending.
• Collider: “While the movie can be fun, there were many things that failed to truly make it a scary film. It needed more build-up, teasing, and tactics to fully utilize the horrors to their fullest extent.

Audience Reactions

The tarot card monster designs were visually interesting and creative.: Viewers who enjoyed the movie praised the creature designs, and the fast-paced action, stating that the movie was fun, exciting, and thrilling.

The humor provided by some characters, specifically Jacob Batalon, added a layer of enjoyment.: Many found the film enjoyable due to its mix of humor and horror elements, suggesting it’s a fun popcorn flick.

Overall Consensus: Tarot is a largely predictable, PG-13 horror film with some creative creature designs and occasional jump scares, but it ultimately lacks originality and depth.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Tarot is loosely based on the 1992 novel ‘Horrorscope’ written by Nicholas Adams.”
• “The antique card deck is said to have been created by a peasant woman in 18th century Hungary. However, the card names are written in English (Goofs section).”
• “Filming took place in Belgrade, Serbia.”

🖥️ How to Watch Tarot?

Currently, ‘Tarot’ is available for digital purchase or rental on platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for availability on streaming services that may offer the movie as part of their subscription or for a one-time rental fee.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Tarot, you might like these similar films:

• Final Destination (2000): Both films feature a group of friends trying to escape a predetermined fate after receiving a premonition of their deaths.
• Thir13en Ghosts (2001): Like Tarot, this movie features creepy and distinct supernatural entities that the characters must confront.
• Ouija (2014): Deals with a group of friends unleashing a supernatural entity through a seemingly harmless game, similar to the tarot card reading.

🛒 Tarot Related Products

• Official Tarot Movie Poster: A high-quality print of the movie’s official poster, capturing the chilling imagery of the cursed tarot cards.
• Tarot Card Deck Set: A custom-designed tarot card deck inspired by the unique artwork of the film, perfect for collectors or beginner tarot readers. This is not the film deck, it’s a prop deck.
• Tarot: Fate’s Game: Immerse yourself in the world of Tarot. As the friends, make the right choices to survive your fate.
• Tarot Movie T-Shirt: A stylish t-shirt featuring iconic imagery from the movie, such as the tarot card symbols or a memorable quote.

🎧 Soundtrack

Tarot features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Somewhere Down the Road” – performed by CHRISTIVN

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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