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Tarot (2024 film)

Tarot is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed and written by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg in their feature directorial debuts.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tarot is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed and written by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg in their feature directorial debuts. It follows a group of college students who use a cursed tarot deck and are then killed off one by one. The film is based on Nicholas Adams's 1992 novel Horrorscope and was released in the United States on May 3, 2024.

Plot

A group of college students encounter a cursed tarot deck, after which they begin dying in gruesome ways. The premise follows the usual horror structure of survivors trying to escape the fate foretold by the cards.

Production and release

The film was written and directed by Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg, marking their feature directorial debut. It was released theatrically in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing on May 3, 2024. The screenplay adapts Horrorscope, a 1992 novel by Nicholas Adams.

Reception

Critics generally reviewed the film negatively, but it performed well commercially. Reported worldwide box office totals were about $49.3 million on an $8 million production budget.

Key facts

  • Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg made their feature film directorial debuts with this film.
  • The story centres on college students who unleash a deadly curse by using a strange tarot deck.
  • The film is adapted from Nicholas Adams's 1992 novel Horrorscope.
  • It received generally negative reviews from critics.
  • It grossed about $49.3 million worldwide against an $8 million budget.
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Canadian context

No direct Canada-specific angle is noted in the provided sources; the film is an American theatrical release that may interest Canadian viewers through its North American horror-market release.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tarot (2024 film) about?
It follows college students who use a cursed tarot deck and are then hunted by the deadly fate tied to the cards.
Who directed Tarot?
Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg directed and wrote the film.
What is Tarot based on?
It is based on Nicholas Adams's 1992 novel Horrorscope.
When was Tarot released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on May 3, 2024.
How did the film perform commercially?
It grossed about $49.3 million worldwide on an $8 million budget.
Was Tarot well reviewed?
No. It received generally negative reviews from critics.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot_(2024_American_film)
    Supports: Core facts: title, genre, directors, writers, source novel, cast, release date, reception, and worldwide box office.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14088510/
    Supports: Runtime, MPAA/PG-13 rating, and general film metadata.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tarot_2024
    Supports: Synopsis, release date, runtime, and genre classification.