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Game Rant can exclusively reveal a clip from the new horror comedy movieOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls.Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulsis acrowdfunded indie film projectfrom the mind of Andrew Bowser that successfully raised over $600,000. The movie has been featured at various film festivals, but now Cineverse and Fathom will be releasing the film in theaters on one night only through Fathom on October 19.
For those who may be unfamiliar with the character, Onyx the Fortuitous is the subject of multiple viral comedy videos that have racked up hundreds of millions of views across YouTube and social media platforms. Created and portrayed byTalisman of Soulsdirector Andrew Bowser, Onyx the Fortuitous is often described as a “weird guy” in the video titles, with the comedy coming from the bizarre, off-the-wall, and awkward answers he gives in interviews. Some of the more famous Onyx appearances include when he was interviewed at E3 2012 and the time he pretended to work at anArby’s restaurantthat had been hit by a car.
The same character from the famous viral videos is the focus of Bowser’s feature film,Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls. In this clip shared exclusively to Game Rant, viewers can see horror legend Jeffrey Combs as Bartok the Great digging up a mysterious grave in a dark forest, while Rivkah Reyes' character Mack,TC Carson’s Mr. Duke, and Bowser’s Onyx the Fortuitous attempt to open a locked door. Onyx is able to use his Meat Hut skeleton key to get the door open, and the three characters step into a creepy room full of strange objects. Fans of the Onyx the Fortuitous viral videos will have to find a showing of the film to see what happens next.
It’s clear from the clip that Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulsfeatures a talented cast that do a great job of bringing Bowser’s unique horror comedy vision to life. Everyone seems to play their roles well, though TC Carson may be the standout performer for any gamers that watch the movie. TC Carson has appeared in many films and TV series over the years, including a memorable appearance in horror movieFinal Destination 2, but he’s also had a prolific career in video game voice acting. Carson is best known in the video game world for being theoriginal voice of Kratos, the main character of PlayStation’s blockbusterGod of Warfranchise. Carson played Kratos from the character’s debut in the 2005God of Wargame until 2013’sGod of War: Ascension.
With an impressive cast, positive reviews, and an Audience Award under its belt,Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulsis something horror fans will want to keep an eye on this month. The film seems to nail the 90shorror comedy vibesit’s shooting for if this clip is any indication, and it really should be a no-brainer for fans of the Onyx the Fortuitous character.
Cineverse and Fathom will be releasingOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulsin theaters one night only through Fathom on October 19.
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