Starring Jacob Batalon, Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika, Wolfgang Novogratz, and Humberly González, the movie centres on a group that unleashes evil from a deck of tarot cards.
Starring Jacob Batalon, Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika, Wolfgang Novogratz, and Humberly González, the movie centres on a group that unleashes evil from a deck of tarot cards.
The movie is a typical 'we know what's going to happen next' experience, but it still offers some entertainment. The jump scares and plot progression are predictable, given the abundance of similar films, but the backstory explaining the evil provides logical context for the audience.
The depiction of the malevolent force is crucial, and this movie excels in that regard. The evil entities are genuinely terrifying, and the horror scenes are gruesome and chilling, naturally evoking fear. However, the movie lacks a distinct personality.
The main antagonist in this story is presented in a truly terrifying manner, reminiscent of the entities in 'The Woman in Black' or 'Insidious'. It’s a shame the filmmakers didn’t explore its backstory further. While the film's ending feels definitive, it's not uncommon for a story to be reworked, allowing a monster to return in a sequel.