Horror comedy can be a delightful genre, but it isn’t easy to get it right. The idea behind making a great horror comedy is to blend the grotesque and macabre with light-hearted humor, but finding the right mix can be difficult. With Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, writer, director, and lead actor Andrew Bowser creates a perfect blend of supernatural horror and outrageous comedy that is heavy on heart. This audacious indie flick feels like Beetlejuice by way of National Lampoon and is incredibly entertaining. Jam-packed with ambitious creature designs and hilarious dialogue, Onyx the Fortuitous is the perfect film for viewers who don’t love scary movies but still crave a spooky cinematic treat.Bowser stars as the title character, a bumbling fast-food employee and amateur satanist who wins a contest held by his idol, Bartok the Great (Jeffrey Combs). The contest allows five lucky Satanists to stay at Bartok’s mansion for a weekend and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime ritual. However, Bartok’s intentions are much nefarious, and Onyx must tap into his inner hero to save his newfound friends. Bowser, known for his short comedy videos on YouTube and hosting the Nerdist podcast Bizarre States, fully commits to all his roles here, resulting in an instant cult classic.Onyx the Fortuitous cleverly utilizes real magic ideology in its plot. Towards the middle of the film, it is revealed that Onyx’s role in the ritual is as the virgin, which greatly embarrasses him. The laugh-worthy scene increases the film’s awareness of supernatural mythos and tropes. While much of the movie plays out like an old-school comedy, it seems knowledgeable of the occult and tries to portray it as accurately as possible, showing just how dynamic Onyx the Fortuitous can be.RELATED: REVIEW: Dream Scenario Makes Nic Cage the Man of Your Dreams
Horror comedy can be a delightful genre, but it isn’t easy to get it right. The idea behind making a great horror comedy is to blend the grotesque and macabre with light-hearted humor, but finding the right mix can be difficult. With Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, writer, director, and lead actor Andrew Bowser creates a perfect blend of supernatural horror and outrageous comedy that is heavy on heart. This audacious indie flick feels like Beetlejuice by way of National Lampoon and is incredibly entertaining. Jam-packed with ambitious creature designs and hilarious dialogue, Onyx the Fortuitous is the perfect film for viewers who don’t love scary movies but still crave a spooky cinematic treat.
Bowser stars as the title character, a bumbling fast-food employee and amateur satanist who wins a contest held by his idol, Bartok the Great (Jeffrey Combs). The contest allows five lucky Satanists to stay at Bartok’s mansion for a weekend and participate in a once-in-a-lifetime ritual. However, Bartok’s intentions are much nefarious, and Onyx must tap into his inner hero to save his newfound friends. Bowser, known for his short comedy videos on YouTube and hosting the Nerdist podcast Bizarre States, fully commits to all his roles here, resulting in an instant cult classic.
Onyx the Fortuitous cleverly utilizes real magic ideology in its plot. Towards the middle of the film, it is revealed that Onyx’s role in the ritual is as the virgin, which greatly embarrasses him. The laugh-worthy scene increases the film’s awareness of supernatural mythos and tropes. While much of the movie plays out like an old-school comedy, it seems knowledgeable of the occult and tries to portray it as accurately as possible, showing just how dynamic Onyx the Fortuitous can be.
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