TheOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulssequel gets an update from one of its stars. The 2023 horror-comedy is about anoccultist named Onyx who attends a unique ritual with some worshipersat the mansion of Bartok the Great. The film was written and directed by Andrew Bowser, who also played the titular character. In addition to Bowser, the film features a leading cast of Rivkah Reyes, Melanie Chandra, Terrene T.C. Carson, Arden Myrin, Barbara Crampton, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Jeffrey Combs.
In an exclusive interview withScreen Rantfor his new movieThe Blue Diamond, Crampton discussed the prospects ofOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls2. The actor stated that the first film was so hard to “get off the ground” and was “such an undertaking.” As a result, sheis unsure how Bowser “feels about continuing that.“However, he acknowledged that the director loved playing Onyx, and the ending “did leave it open” for a continuation to a sequel. Check out the full quote from Crampton below:
Oh gosh. It was so hard for Andrew to get that off the ground, he did a Kickstarter. I would love that, it would be so much fun. I loved working with him. I don’t know, it was such an undertaking, and he’s still giving away prizes for people that contributed to the Kickstarter, so I don’t know how he feels about continuing that. I actually haven’t talked to him about it. They did leave it open, and he loves that character and he’s so good at it. Who knows? Maybe, I don’t know. Yeah, I love that movie. It’s so funny.
What This Means For Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls 2
ThoughOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulswas not a major horrormovie release last year, it did get decent reviews. The critical reviews for the horror-comedy slanted positive, asthe movie has a 66% Tomatometerbased on 38 critics. Critics such asRogerEbert.com’s Nick Allen, who called it “a handmade horror gem,” found the film incredibly appealing within its genre. The film’s reception was even better among audiences, which tabulated to 96% Popcornmeter. These audience scores are a good sign of the story’s continuation into a sequel.
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However, Crampton’s quote seems farless hopeful about the prospects of anOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulssequel. The actor’s statement implies that making a sequel would not be a particularly fruitful endeavor financially. After all,Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Soulswas only distributed as a Fathom Event and made just $182,021 worldwide. Even on a low budget, this would not typically be considered enough revenue to warrant the creation of a sequel.
Why This Could Be The Right Time For Onyx The Fortuitous And The Talisman Of Souls 2
Low-Budget Horror Movies Are On The Rise
While Crampton’s statement is not an encouraging sign forOnyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls 2, this could be the right time for a sequel. With recent successes such asWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and HoneyandTerrifier 3, I think it is safe to say thatwe are in a prime era for low-budget horror films.Terrifier 2, for instance, was a massive horror follow-up to the low-budget original, whileTerrifier 3had an incredible box officedebut with $18.9 million. Despite Crampton’s reservations, this trend could bode well forOnyxthe Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls2,if Bowser were to do it.
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
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Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is a horror-comedy film that follows Onyx, an occultist looking for a purpose when invited to his idol’s mansion, Bartok the Great. In preparation for a demon summoning ritual, Onyx realizes that Bartok’s promises of better lives are a lie, leaving him to fight to save the souls of his friends.
