Berserker
“It's too late to run. There's no time to scream... Just close your eyes and pray to die.”
Synopsis
Six young adults in the woods run afoul of a berserker, a viking warrior who dons the fur and snout of a bear, and are slain in turn by him.
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Berserker (1987) [Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Promo Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jefferson Richard
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kaufman
- Original Score
- Chuck Francour, Gary Griffin
- Original Title
- Berserker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- American Video Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jefferson Richard
Joseph Kaufman, Jefferson Richard
Chuck Francour, Gary Griffin
Henning Schellerup
Marcus Manton
Robert Seibert, Jules Rivera, Robert A. Foti
Department Leadership Roster
Henning Schellerup
Director of Photography
Chuck Francour
Original Music Composer
Gary Griffin
Original Music Composer
Joseph Kaufman
Screenplay
Marcus Manton
Editor
Jules Rivera
Producer
Jefferson Richard
Director
Jefferson Richard
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berserker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berserker about?
Six young adults in the woods run afoul of a berserker, a viking warrior who dons the fur and snout of a bear, and are slain in turn by him.
Who directed Berserker?
Berserker was directed by Jefferson Richard.
Who stars in Berserker?
The principal cast of Berserker includes Joseph Alan Johnson, Greg Dawson, Valerie Sheldon, Shannon Engemann, Beth Toussaint.
When was Berserker released and how long is it?
Berserker was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Berserker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Berserker was composed by Chuck Francour, Gary Griffin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Berserker?
Berserker holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).