Marielle Heller’s “Tarot” proves to be an absorbing thriller centered around the practice of tarot card reading. Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a remarkable performance as someone whose reality gets interwoven with what a mysterious deck seems to foretell. The movie maintains interest through its striking imagery and a story that draws you in, managing to combine elements of suspense and dramatic tension. With contribution…

This PG-13 horror movie, Tarot, feels like a collection of tired ideas pulled straight from countless other films that have come out recently. It’s packed with low-quality computer effects, shadowy figures with black eyes moving at unbelievable speeds, and predictable jump scares—all supported by a script that's both weak in its writing and suffers from uninspired performances. Viewers are truly in for something …

Putting aside the apparent attempt to showcase a wide range of backgrounds, it's hard to believe anyone could realistically have such a group of friends, and ultimately there’s little that feels fresh about Tarot. The film does manage some unsettling imagery, a handful of effective startling moments, and performances that aren’t actively bad. However, it suffers from a distinct lack of new ideas, alongside a horro…

It seems like films featuring people of color or women now inevitably spark accusations of racism and sexism. However, this movie… it’s not the absolute worst I've encountered, but that certainly doesn’t qualify as praise either. The basic idea is a collection of young adults messing around with tarot cards they shouldn't have been using, and then those cards become animated and begin killing people due to curs…

A group in their twenties has secured what’s described as a "literal" mansion – though the term seems misused – and are enjoying drinks outside while airing tiresome relationship problems. The characters, who appear to represent every conceivable politically correct demographic, seem destined for misfortune. As the title suggests, something wicked is coming. While searching the house for more alcohol, they discover a…