History Film / OnyxTheFortuitousAndTheTalismanOfSouls

** [[{{Nerd}} Marcus/Onyx]], a BasementDweller who turned to the occult to help him become more confident and popular. He fills the role of [[NerdsAreVirgins The Virgin]] in the ritual.

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury (a.k.a. "Onyx the Fortuitous") is a loser. He lives with his mother (who, along with his [[AbusiveParents stepdad]] constantly belittles him), he can't get any respect at his [[BurgerFool crummy fast food job]], and his friends and love life are non-existent. Onyx's luck seemingly changes for the better, however, when he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant, Farrah, lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans in mind for his guests. Soon, people begin to disappear as demonic forces are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from evil? Or is he doomed to always be a loser?

* AdaptedOut: While a few of the supporting characters from Bowser's Onyx-related web videos, such as his mother Nancy, his stepfather Todd, and his boss Masha all made the transition from the [=YouTube=] videos to the film, Onyx's best friend, Jessamyn (who appears in most episodes of ''Welcome To The Shadow Zone'', as well as Bowser's mini-fig ads), doesn't even receive a mention. Also curiously absent are Jonathan Widmeyer, Debbie Garrett, and Onyx's band, Demon Preacher.

* AdaptedOut: While Onyx, his mother Nancy, his stepfather Todd, and his boss Masha all made the transition from the [=YouTube=] videos to the film, his best (and only) friend, Jessamyn who appears in most episodes of ''Welcome To The Shadow Zone'', doesn't even receive a mention.
** Also curiously absent are most of the supporting characters from Bowser's Onyx-based web videos, such as Jonathan Widmeyer, Debbie Garrett, and Onyx's band, Demon Preacher.

* TheCameo: Barbara Crampton appears as Onyx's nagging, lovesick mother, Nancy.
* CharacterCatchphrase: Onyx often follows up his statements with a mumbled, "Idunno" -- a character trait that originated in Bowser's [=YouTube=] shorts. Occasionally followed by "[x] is pretty cool!"

* HollywoodSatanism: Most of the main characters of the film are Hollywood-style Satanists -- especially Onyx himself.

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury (a.k.a. "Onyx the Fortuitous") is a loser. He can't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] (where he's the low man on the totem pole) or at home (where his [[AbusiveParents mother and stepdad]] constantly belittle him), and as for his friends...well, he doesn't really have any. Onyx's luck seemingly changes for the better, however, when he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant Farrah lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans for his guests. Soon, people begin to disappear as demonic forces are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends, or is he doomed to always be a loser?

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury (a.k.a. "Onyx the Fortuitous") is a loser. He can't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] (where he's the low man on the totem pole) or at home (where his [[AbusiveParents mother and stepdad]] constantly belittle him), and his friends...well, he doesn't really have any friends. Onyx's luck seemingly changes, however, when he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant Farrah lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans in mind for his guests. Soon, people begin to disappear as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends? Or is he doomed to lose -- again?

** [[StepfordSmiler Shelly]], a housewife who turned to Satanism due to personal tragedy (and uses an overly cheerful demeanor to mask her pain). She represents The Viking in the ritual.

Nerdy amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus "Onyx the Fortuitous" Trillbury wins a internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant Farrah lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans for his guests. Soon, people begin to disappear as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

* HotWitch: Jessminder, who dresses in skimpy BDSM-esque vinyl.

* TheCameo: Barbara Crampton appears briefly as Onyx's mother, Nancy.

Nerdy amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus "Onyx the Fortuitous" Trillbury wins a internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant Farrah lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans for his guests. Soon, people begin disappearing as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

Nerdy amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury wins a internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant Farrah lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans for his guests. Soon, people begin disappearing as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury is a loser. He doesn't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] (where he's belittled by his boss and customers alike), or at home (where he's bullied relentlessly by his stepfather [[JerkJock Todd]]), he has [[NerdsAreVirgins no love life to speak of]], and his friends...well, he doesn't really have any. His only solace is found on the internet, where he escapes reality as his alter-ago, Onyx the Fortuitous -- and even that has ceased to bring him happiness, as his audience has all but abandoned him.

Just when Marcus is at his lowest, fortune strikes: he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As Bartok and his assistant Farrah lead the group in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans for his guests. Soon, people begin disappearing as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. As Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Jessminder is similar in many ways to Jessemyn, Onyx's (only) friend from "Welcome To The Shadow Zone". Aside from the similarity in their names, she's {{Goth}}, dresses in black, and is a practicing occultist.

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury can't seem to catch a break. He doesn't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] (where he's belittled by his boss and customers alike), or at home (where he's bullied relentlessly by his stepfather [[JerkJock Todd]]), he has [[NerdsAreVirgins no love life to speak of]], and his friends...well, he doesn't really have any friends. His only solace is the internet, where he escapes reality as his alter-ago, Onyx the Fortuitous -- and even that has ceased to bring him happiness, as his audience has all but abandoned him.

Just when Marcus is at his lowest, fortune strikes: he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As the group is led by Bartok and his assistant Farrah in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more sinister plans for his guests. Soon, people begin disappearing as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. As Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

** [[TheProfessor Mr. Duke]], a linguist a practicing occultist, and philosopher who is drawn to the occult by his interest in ancient texts. He represents [[ScaryBlackMan Werewolf]] in the ritual.

''Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls'' is a 2023 HorrorComedy film. The movie was written, directed, produced, and edited by Creator/AndrewBowser, who took heavy inspiration from [[TheEighties 80s]] horror comedies like ''Film/EvilDead1981'', ''Film/FrightNight1985'' and ''Film/{{Gremlins}}''. It was funded partially through crowdfunding, which was spearheaded by Bowser himself on his Website/YouTube channel. In addition to Bowser (who plays the titular character), the film stars Creator/JeffreyCombs, Olivia Taylor Dudley (who also co-produced), Arden Myrin, Rivkah Reyes, Terrence Carson, and Melanie Chandra.

** [[TheProfessor Mr. Duke]], a linguist and philosopher who is drawn to the occult by his interest in ancient texts. He represents [[ScaryBlackMan Werewolf]] in the ritual.

* SummoningRitual: The crux of Bartok inviting five followers to his mansion: he wants them to help carry out a ritual to summon the power of the demon Abaddon.

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury can't seem to catch a break. He doesn't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] (where he's belittled by his boss and customers alike), or at home (where he's bullied relentlessly by his stepfather [[JerkJock Todd]]), he has [[NerdsAreVirgins no love life to speak of]], and his friends...well, he doesn't really have any friends. His only escape is the internet, where he is known as Onyx the Fortuitous -- and even that has ceased to bring him happiness, as his followers are quickly abandoning him.

Just when Marcus is about to leave the occult life behind, fortune strikes: he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As the group is led by Bartok and his assistant Farrah in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that Bartok has more nefarious plans. Soon, people begin disappearing as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

* SummoningRitual: The crux of Bartok inviting five followers to his mansion: he wants them to help carrying out a ritual to summon the power of the demon Abaddon.

''Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls'' is a 2023 HorrorComedy film. The movie was written, directed, produced, and edited by Creator/AndrewBowser, who took clear inspiration from [[TheEighties 80s]] horror comedies like ''Film/FrightNight1985'' and ''Film/{{Gremlins}}''. It was funded partially through crowdfunding, which Bowser spearheaded on his In addition to Bowser (who plays the titular character), the film stars Creator/JeffreyCombs, Olivia Taylor Dudley (who also co-produced), Arden Myrin, Rivkah Reyes, Terrence Carson, and Melanie Chandra.

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury can't seem to catch a break. He doesn't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] or at home (where he's bullied relentlessly by his stepfather [[JerkJock Todd]]), he had [[NerdsAreVirgins no love life to speak of]], and his friends...well, he doesn't really have any friends. His only solace is found on the internet, where he escapes reality as his alter-ago, Onyx the Fortuitous -- and even that has ceased to bring him any happiness, as his watchers are quickly abandoning him.

Just when Marcus is about to leave the occult life behind, fortune strikes: he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Once at Bartok's mansion, Marcus is joined by four other winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). As the group is led by Bartok and his assistant Farrah in a series of rituals meant to "better them," it becomes clear that their intentions are much more nefarious. Soon, people begin disappearing as the forces of {{Hell}} are unleashed upon the group. Can Onyx defeat Bartok and save his new friends from damnation?

** Marcus/Onyx, a nerdy, 20-something BasementDweller who turned to the occult to help him become more confident and popular
** Jessminder, a Goth girl who is obsessed with Bartok because she believes they were married in a past life.
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''Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls'' is a 2023 HorrorComedy film. The movie was written, directed, produced, and edited by Creator/AndrewBowser, who took clear inspiration from [[TheEighties 80s]] horror comedies like ''Film/FrightNight1985'' and ''Film/{{Gremlins}}''. In addition to Bowser (who plays the titular character), the film stars Creator/JeffreyCombs, Olivia Taylor Dudley (who also co-produced), Arden Myrin, Rivkah Reyes, and Terrence Carson. Melanie Chandra, It premiered January 23, 2023 at Sundance Film Festival, and saw theatrical release on October 19, 2023. It is currently streaming on Screambox (via Amazon Prime Video).

Amateur [[HollywoodSatanism Satanist]] Marcus Trillbury can't catch a break. He doesn't get any respect [[BurgerFool at work]] or at home (where he's bullied relentlessly by his stepfather [[JerkJock Todd]]), he has [[NerdsAreVirgins no love life to speak of]], and as for friends...well, he doesn't really have any. His only solace is the internet, where he escapes reality as his alter-ago, Onyx the Fortuitous -- and even that has ceased to bring him any happiness, as his watchers are quickly abandoning him.

Just when Marcus is about to leave the occult life behind, he wins an internet contest to visit the home of his idol, famed occultist Bartok the Great (Combs). Marcus joined by four other contest winners: {{Goth}} tattoo artist Jessminder (Chandra), cheerfully manic housewife [[StepfordSmiler Shelley]] (Myrin), linguist Mr. Duke (Carson), and kindly non-binary witch Mack (Reyes). The contest winners are asked to help Bartok carry out a ritual to summon the demon Abbadon. Unfortunately, the ritual goes awry, and all {{Hell}} breaks loose -- literally.

* HotWitch: Jessminder, who dresses in BDSM-esque vinyl, a corset, and thigh-high boots.
* RagtagBandOfMisfits: The contest winners at the center of the story.