Help Fund the ‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ Gory Book on Kickstarter Now!

Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls embodies a certain childlike wonder, so a children’s book version of the film is, as the titular character would say, pretty cool. Invader Comics has launched a Kickstarter campaign to adapt the SCREAMBOX Original horror-comedy as part of its Gory Books line. Written by Onyx the Fortuitous creator […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – 10 Things We Learned from the Blu-ray Commentaries

If you enjoyed Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls on SCREAMBOX, the Blu-ray is a treasure trove. The horror-comedy is accompanied by three different commentary tracks featuring writer-director-editor-star Andrew Bowser and various crew members, among other special features. Bowser is naturally funny, seamlessly slipping in Onyx-isms, but he’s also not afraid to get […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ Hits Blu-ray in December With Over an Hour of Bonus Features Plus Three Commentaries!

Fresh out of theaters, currently available on VOD and now streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX, Bloody Disgusting’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is coming home for the holidays, arriving as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on December 19, loaded with bonus features, extended/deleted scenes, commentaries and an exclusive slipcover. The Blu-ray is now available […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ – Wild & Crazy Practical Effects-Heavy Horror-Comedy Now on SCREAMBOX! [Retro Trailer]

Fresh out of theaters, Bloody Disgusting’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is now available on all VOD platforms and streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX! Based on Andrew Bowser’s viral character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise HELL…you get a little burned.   In Onyx […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ – SCREAMBOX Gets Silly With 80s-Inspired Horror-Comedy Tomorrow!

Fresh out of theaters, Bloody Disgusting’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is heading to VOD platforms and streaming exclusively on SCREAMBOX tomorrow! Based on Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise HELL…you get a little burned.   In Onyx the […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ Comes Home to SCREAMBOX in November!

Fresh out of theaters, Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX are excited to announce today that Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is coming home next month. Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls streams on November 14, only on SCREAMBOX! Based on Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ Playing in Theaters Nationwide TONIGHT ONLY!

Who is Onyx the Fortuitous? You may know him as “Weird Gamer Guy,” “Weird Satanist Guy” or “Weird Arby’s Guy.” This week, the viral sensation officially becomes a movie star. See Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls in theaters nationwide for one-night-only TONIGHT (October 19) from Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX! The film will […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ Creator Andrew Bowser on Gateway Horror, Practical Puppets and That ‘Re-Animator’ Reunion [Interview]

A special treat for the Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters on Thursday, October 19. The gateway horror film is filled with monsters, ’80s/’90s references, and that “Weird Satanist Guy,” ensuring a charming spooky season watch. Based on writer, director, and star Andrew Bowser’s viral internet character of the […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ Would Do Anything for Love (But He Won’t Do That) in New Clip That Pays Tribute to Meatloaf

This Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that wears its ’80s/’90s influences on its sleeves. Those influences extend to music, and we’ve got a treat for you this afternoon with a brand new clip channeling Meatloaf’s hit song “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – Watch the Retro VHS Trailer for Our Halloween Theatrical Release!

Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX are bringing two horror movies to theaters on the road to Halloween, kicking off with the werewolf comedy Shaky Shivers on September 21. And then there’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, a practical-effects heavy horror movie that just debuted its official trailer (via Movieweb) this week. Today, Bloody […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous’ Trailer – Get Tickets Now to See Andrew Bowser’s Horror Comedy in Theaters October 19!

Last year we beat the hell out of audiences with Terrifier 2. This Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and SCREAMBOX are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure! Movieweb debuted the […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – SCREAMBOX Gets Silly With 80s-Inspired Horror-Comedy!

Bloody Disgusting is going to satisfy your nostalgia sweet tooth with the brand new SCREAMBOX Original Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, which gives loving homage to classic gateway horror like Monster Squad, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Beetlejuice. First reported by Variety, Cinedigm announced today they have acquired all North American […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ Review – Endearing Comedy-Horror Embraces the ‘80s Horror Kid

Internet sensation Onyx the Fortuitous, aka the “Weird Satanist Guy,” has charmed viewers for roughly a decade through a series of ongoing viral videos that have amassed over 300 million views. Writer/Director/Star Andrew Bowser brings his viral character to the big screen in Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, an infectious Saturday Morning Cartoon of a […]

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‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – Sundance Movie Reunites ‘Re-Animator’ and ‘From Beyond’ Stars! [Exclusive]

The Sundance Film Festival commences again in Park City, Utah, premiering a new slate of films from January 19–29, 2023. Among the horror set to premiere next week is horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, based on the writer, director, and star Andrew Bowser’s viral internet character. Bowser will star alongside Olivia Taylor Dudley (“The Magicians”), Rivkah Reyes (School of Rock), Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, The […]

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