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Fledgling occultist Onyx and a group of worshipers attend a once-in-a-lifetime ritual at their idol BARTOK THE GREAT'S mansion.Fledgling occultist Onyx and a group of worshipers attend a once-in-a-lifetime ritual at their idol BARTOK THE GREAT'S mansion.Fledgling occultist Onyx and a group of worshipers attend a once-in-a-lifetime ritual at their idol BARTOK THE GREAT'S mansion.
Madison Reed Dudley
- Meat Hut Customer 1
- (as Madison Dudley)
Donna Pieroni
- Masha
- (as Donna Peroni)
Jason Marsden
- Box Demon
- (voice)
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Really, really liked this movie so it's weird for me to say this but if the main character "Onyx" had not been a thing, or been played by someone else, this movie would have been a solid 10 for me.
It's just great. Great characters (except of course the main guy), great sets, great practical effects, lots of great one liners and visual effects, great music and a solid call back to the old 80s cheesy horror movies.
I had no idea who Andrew Bowser was before I saw this film, or any of the backstory behind the Kickstarter, I came across this movie kind of like grabbing a movie off the shelf at the old mom & Pop video store, it had a cool poster so I checked it out.
If you are an actual fan of Andrew Bowser and are familiar with his work, this movie is probably going to be amazing for you. If you are going in blind, or are reading this review, I would say YES watch this movie if you are into 80's Horror Cheese, the main dude was a downer for me but that's obviously just my opinion. The movie is fun and worth a watch!
It's just great. Great characters (except of course the main guy), great sets, great practical effects, lots of great one liners and visual effects, great music and a solid call back to the old 80s cheesy horror movies.
I had no idea who Andrew Bowser was before I saw this film, or any of the backstory behind the Kickstarter, I came across this movie kind of like grabbing a movie off the shelf at the old mom & Pop video store, it had a cool poster so I checked it out.
If you are an actual fan of Andrew Bowser and are familiar with his work, this movie is probably going to be amazing for you. If you are going in blind, or are reading this review, I would say YES watch this movie if you are into 80's Horror Cheese, the main dude was a downer for me but that's obviously just my opinion. The movie is fun and worth a watch!
I loved this movie. Mostly because I love the Onyx character, and I think the way he is incorporated as a main character in this horror/comedy is fantastic.
This is a grade-A b-movie. Like, it's not good. But I think they knew it wasn't going to be a fantastic movie when making it, so they were able to lean into the punches a little and I think it worked really well.
What are you going to do with a film where the protagonist is viscerally awkward and weird? You're going make it weird and fun as possible! So that's what they did. Decent storytelling, decent acting, good world building, consistent effects, and some clever writing.
Like this is the best outcome anyone can expect from an internet meme character. I'm happy they made this and I want to see more from them. I would casually watch this in show form.
On-par with Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.
This is a grade-A b-movie. Like, it's not good. But I think they knew it wasn't going to be a fantastic movie when making it, so they were able to lean into the punches a little and I think it worked really well.
What are you going to do with a film where the protagonist is viscerally awkward and weird? You're going make it weird and fun as possible! So that's what they did. Decent storytelling, decent acting, good world building, consistent effects, and some clever writing.
Like this is the best outcome anyone can expect from an internet meme character. I'm happy they made this and I want to see more from them. I would casually watch this in show form.
On-par with Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.
I liked this movie except for the lead actor Andrew Bowser who almost sinks the movie all by himself. He is also the director and the writer. Maybe he should stick to directing and leave the acting to someone else. Every time a good scene was being shown Mr. Bowser started acting his part and ruined the scene. If someone else had been cast as the lead actor I would have rated this movie a lot higher than the 6 stars I am giving it. The only reason I am giving this movie a 6 stars at all is because of the other actors who are doing a great job in their parts. This movie is entertaining and I wasn't bored one bit. Again it's a good movie with a bad lead actor.
This movie was such a cute movie. I can't even describe it. Andrew Bowser who played Onyx the Fortuitous did such an amazing job. He made the movie. I watched this movie in the background while I was working, and it was simple to follow even not watching 100% what was on the screen. It was also nice to see Terrence C. Carson. Who played Mr. Duke. I loved him on the TV sitcom Living single.
This movie is not going to be for everyone. I'm sure some people will not connect with this style of humor, or the character of Onyx at all.
If you like corny dad jokes, 80s movie, people talking strangely then you will like this movie, and I will recommend it.
This movie is not going to be for everyone. I'm sure some people will not connect with this style of humor, or the character of Onyx at all.
If you like corny dad jokes, 80s movie, people talking strangely then you will like this movie, and I will recommend it.
For a horror comedy, the movie really works well, some of the effects are really fun and the story is cheesy and campy enough to land this movie in the SBIG section.
One gripe i have is the way Onyx the Fortuitous talks.
I am not familiar with the Actor so if this is his reagular way of speaking i appologize.
IF it is not. Then oooh boy, is it bad, i dont mind Hammed up performances (its a SBIG movie, ham comes with the cheese)
The actor playing him is not bad, he works well in the style of the movie, hell al the actors give their best and sometimes delicious hammy performances that makes it look a fun friends stage performance on the silver screen.
So at the end of the ride, the movie is a blast to watch as a movie to laugh at and kinda make fun off.
One gripe i have is the way Onyx the Fortuitous talks.
I am not familiar with the Actor so if this is his reagular way of speaking i appologize.
IF it is not. Then oooh boy, is it bad, i dont mind Hammed up performances (its a SBIG movie, ham comes with the cheese)
The actor playing him is not bad, he works well in the style of the movie, hell al the actors give their best and sometimes delicious hammy performances that makes it look a fun friends stage performance on the silver screen.
So at the end of the ride, the movie is a blast to watch as a movie to laugh at and kinda make fun off.
Did you know
- Trivia7,493 backers on Kickstarter pledged $610,467 to help bring this project to life.
- Quotes
[repeated line]
Onyx the Fortuitous: I dunno.
- SoundtracksI'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)
Written by Jim Steinman
Performed by Andrew Bowser & Olivia Taylor Dudley
Published by Edward B. Marks Music Company (BMI)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Оникс Удачный и талисман душ
- Filming locations
- 104 Walker st Lenox, Massachusetts, USA(Venfort Hall Mansion)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $182,021
- Gross worldwide
- $182,021
- Runtime1 hour 48 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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