
The Red Book Ritual
2022

2024
PG-13Director
Spenser Cohen, Anna Halberg
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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When a group of friends recklessly violate the sacred rule of Tarot readings, they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks explicit evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity. It appears to follow a standard ensemble horror structure without specific queer thematic engagement.
Gender Representation
While the survivalist nature of the plot may grant female characters high agency, it is unclear if the film subverts traditional masculinity. The narrative relies on established genre archetypes.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The ensemble cast of friends provides potential for racial blending, but the specific ethnic composition is not detailed. It maintains a moderate level of representation typical of modern horror.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story engages with the tension between tradition and individual impulse by focusing on the violation of sacred ritual rules. It explores the consequences of breaking established moral orders.
Disability Representation
There is no verifiable evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's narrative.
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Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Tarot (2024) functions primarily as a traditional supernatural horror exercise. The plot centers on the consequences of violating ritualistic boundaries, using a group of friends to drive the tension. While the ensemble format offers structural potential for diverse casting, the film does not demonstrate a deliberate deconstruction of social hierarchies. It leans heavily into established genre tropes rather than intersectional storytelling. Ultimately, the film lacks significant evidence of systemic critique or deep integration of diverse identities, resulting in a moderate diversity profile.

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