Onyx the Fortuitous is a character created by comedian Andrew Bowser as part of his "Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls" web series. In a recent teaser, Onyx discovers a magical amulet that transforms him into a powerful sorcerer. The teaser begins with Onyx stumbling upon the amulet in an ancient temple. As he picks it up, a brilliant light emanates from the amulet, engulfing Onyx and filling him with magical energy. Suddenly, Onyx is transformed into a wizard, complete with a flowing robe and a staff. With his newfound powers, Onyx is able to perform incredible feats of magic.
Blinded by the excitement of meeting his idol, it takes Onyx and his new friends a bit longer than it should for them to realize the intentions of their host and his assistant (Olivia Taylor Dudley) are far more nefarious. A weekend of personal enlightenment turns into a life-or-death situation of eternal damnation, and Onyx may have to muster the courage and confidence to step up and become the world’s savior.
He knows that he s destined for something greater, a feeling that becomes reality when he gets some surprise news a personal invitation to Bartok the Great s Jeffrey Combs dark mansion, where he will participate in a special ritual along with four other carefully chosen souls. This isn t a problem considering the focus on the strength of the characters and the tone and style of the movie versus the director s skill and visual prowess.
With his newfound powers, Onyx is able to perform incredible feats of magic. He can levitate objects, summon fireballs, and even teleport himself across vast distances. It's clear that this magical amulet has granted Onyx unimaginable power.
“Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls”
It’s been a long, long time since I have laughed as heartily at a film as I did when I watched “Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls,” an absolutely hysterical project from start to finish. Based on a viral internet character created by writer, director, and star Andrew Bowser and financed by a Kickstarter campaign, all signs point to something disastrous that should be a completely terrible stinker at best and thoroughly unwatchable at worst. But there’s magic afoot here, and this surreal, cartoonish, and goofy movie is destined to become a cult classic among midnight audiences.
Satanist Marcus J. Trillbury, aka Onyx, (Bowser) works the grill at the town’s local fast food joint. He knows that he’s destined for something greater, a feeling that becomes reality when he gets some surprise news: a personal invitation to Bartok the Great’s (Jeffrey Combs) dark mansion, where he will participate in a special ritual along with four other carefully chosen souls.
Blinded by the excitement of meeting his idol, it takes Onyx and his new friends a bit longer than it should for them to realize the intentions of their host and his assistant (Olivia Taylor Dudley) are far more nefarious. A weekend of personal enlightenment turns into a life-or-death situation of eternal damnation, and Onyx may have to muster the courage and confidence to step up and become the world’s savior.
It’s so silly and absolutely bonkers, but the larger than life characters make the story. Bowser is just a funny guy, and his co-stars (Terrence ‘T.C.’ Carson, Arden Myrin, Rivkah Reyes, and Melanie Chandra) are perfectly cast and extremely likeable. Everyone’s comedic timing is pitch perfect, and nearly every single joke attempt actually lands successfully. From Meatloaf musical interludes and secret passageways to supernatural hijinks, there’s never a dull moment.
Bowser’s direction feels like it’s better suited to a YouTube video, and it’s very straightforward and not all that cinematic. This isn’t a problem considering the focus on the strength of the characters and the tone and style of the movie versus the director’s skill and visual prowess. There are some mediocre computer generated special effects that are thankfully overshadowed by some terrific puppetry, but both still make the film a lot of fun.
While this movie is a wacky one-of-a-kind affair, it did remind me of other cult greats that revel in their celebration of the oddball weirdo, like “The Greasy Strangler,” “Willy’s Wonderland,” and “Napoleon Dynamite,” but with an even more unique, offbeat brand of absurdity. I can guess that this one will divide audiences into one of two camps: they’ll either view is as the midnight masterpiece that it is, or a complete and total disaster.
Yes, “Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls” is absolutely silly and ridiculous, but if you share Bowser’s, I dunno, sense of humor, this is a movie that will have you crying tears of joy through side-splitting laughter. I absolutely loved this outlandish, hilarious horror comedy.
By: Louisa Moore
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Satanist Marcus J. Trillbury, aka Onyx, (Bowser) works the grill at the town’s local fast food joint. He knows that he’s destined for something greater, a feeling that becomes reality when he gets some surprise news: a personal invitation to Bartok the Great’s (Jeffrey Combs) dark mansion, where he will participate in a special ritual along with four other carefully chosen souls.
However, as Onyx revels in his new abilities, a dark figure appears in the shadows. It's revealed that this figure is after the amulet, seeking to harness its immense power for their own wicked purposes. Onyx, unaware of the impending danger, continues to experiment with his magical abilities. The teaser ends with a cliffhanger, leaving us wondering what will happen next. Will Onyx be able to defeat the dark figure and keep the amulet? Or will he fall victim to their evil plans? The main idea of this teaser is the introduction of Onyx the Fortuitous and his transformation into a powerful sorcerer through the discovery of a magical amulet. The teaser sets up a conflict between Onyx and a dark figure who wants to possess the amulet for their own nefarious purposes. It leaves viewers intrigued and eager to see what unfolds in the full series..
Reviews for "A New Chapter Begins: Onyx the Fortuitous and the Captivating Amulet Teaser"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Onyx the fortuitous and the magical amulet teaser". The humor felt forced and flat, and the story itself was lackluster and uninspiring. The characters were one-dimensional and I couldn't connect with any of them. Overall, it felt like a cheap attempt at comedy and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for something genuinely funny and entertaining.
2. Michael - 1 star - Honestly, "Onyx the fortuitous and the magical amulet teaser" was a complete waste of time. The writing was amateurish and the jokes were cringe-worthy. The plot was all over the place and it seemed like the filmmakers were just trying to string random scenes together without any coherence. I had high hopes for this movie based on the trailer, but it was a major letdown. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this one.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I found "Onyx the fortuitous and the magical amulet teaser" to be quite underwhelming. The humor was juvenile and didn't have much depth to it. The acting was subpar and it felt like the cast was just going through the motions. Although the concept had potential, the execution fell flat. Overall, it was a forgettable film that I wouldn't recommend spending your time on.