This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
A group of friends have set out on a camping trip in a rural part of Utah. Although warned by kindly Norwegian immigrant, Pappy Nyquist (George ‘Buck’ Flowers), of a series of recent killings, supposedly the result of a bear, the campers are undeterred and decide to spend the night outdoors, getting drunk and sharing stories of berserkers, ruthlessly violent viking warriors who wore bear skins and snouts. Not long after pairing off for romantic escapades, they find themselves terrorized and ripped apart by a large and violent bear...but is it actually a bear, or perhaps a real life berserker who has somehow been transported to the 20th century...
An atmospheric and suspenseful slasher, punctuated by moments of shocking violence and brutality, Jefferson Richard's (Maniac Cop, Get Carter) BERSERKER features expressionistic cinematography by Henning Schellerup (Silent Night Deadly Night, The Boogens) and striking editing from Marcus Manton (Pumpkinhead, Breakin' 2). Vinegar Syndrome proudly presents the world disc premier of BERSERKER, newly restored from its long lost original camera negative.
directed by: Jefferson Richard starring: Joseph Alan Johnson, Greg Dawson, Valerie Sheldon, Shannon Engemann, Beth Toussaint, George 'Buck' Flower 1987 / 85 min / 1.85:1
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm original camera negative
“A Family Affair” - video interview with director Jefferson Richard
"Beware of Bears" video interview with actor Joseph Alan Johnson
“Valley Girl” - video interview with actress Shannon Engemann
Audio interview with actor Mike Riley
Historical commentary track with Justin Kerswell & Joseph Henson of The Hysteria Continues!
Stills gallery
Reversible cover artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.181818 / 5 from 88 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Berserker Blu-ray/DVD combo offers a suspenseful slasher experience with expressionistic cinematography and striking editing. Customers praise the excellent picture quality and the film's enjoyable and gory nature, though some find it slow and boring. The transfer and film quality are highly regarded, while opinions on the kills and the movie's pace vary.
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Transfer Quality (17%): Based on many customers, the transfer of this movie is highly praised for being nice and excellent.
Slasher Film Experience (24%): Based on a significant number of customers, the slasher film 'Berserker' is a fantastic little gem of a movie.
Picture Quality (14%): Customers keep praising the excellent picture quality of the product, which is a common opinion among the reviews.
"Very funny and gory movie about a nord Europe mythical beast and the usual pace of killings." — Jaume M.
"I love cabin/woods settings and love slashers so this one really hit the spot!" — Casey K.
"The standard edition is a nice Blu-ray + DVD combo with really nice transfer." — Tero L.
Reviews
Olav's favorite movie
"I never heard of this movie before but based on the description I had to grab it. VS made this look amazing, the color is excellent. The movie is a pleasant surprise and I'm glad to have it in my collection."
— Sean H. (5/5)
Fun camping horror movie
"Fun camping / cabin movie with a creature feature / slasher style themes. Picture quality and audio are top notch. The bonus interviews were very good and very informative all in all this is a great release."
— Mike F. (5/5)
Into the woods
"Berserker is pure video-store-era horror, the kind of scrappy slasher that may not be especially sophisticated but has enough personality to keep things entertaining. The Viking mythology gives it a slightly different flavor from the countless woodland slashers of the period, even if the film never quite exploits that idea as much as you might hope. There is plenty of atmosphere, some satisfyingly grisly moments, and that wonderfully earnest low-budget energy that makes films like this so easy to enjoy decades later. It is hardly a lost horror masterpiece, but it is exactly the sort of oddball genre film that benefits from being rediscovered. Another very natural fit for VS and a fun addition to their catalogue of rescued cult horror."
— Antonio T. (4/5)
Berserker
"Unusual slasher with some fun characters and kills. Not the most memorable but it’s good fun."
— Ben S. (5/5)
Paddington in Valhalla
"A viking berserker slasher flick - sign me up! Unfortunately, it's a bit boring and the payoff isn't great. I would give it 2. 5 stars if I could. Buck Flower always gets an extra 1/2 star."
— Bryan C. (2/5)
Camping, Teens, murder. . . .
"Pretty decent slasher, groovy 80s rock, 80s teens, camping, beers & weed, death by Bear. Drags a bit in the last 3rd but enjoyable."
— Shawn R. (3/5)
Fun Concept if Not Executed Well
"The actual Berserker concept/lore could have been fleshed out a bit better, but the stuff with the actual Grizzly was top notch. Tons of great shots in here."
— Dustin W. (3/5)
Finally a good version
"Solid film that up until now never had a good version. Vinegar Syndrome does their typical good work of slipcover, art, new scan, solid audio, etc. Recommended."
— Ryan K. (4/5)
Berserker
"Wow, this was a great movie. I recommend it!"
— JIANJIANG B. (5/5)
Loved the bear
"Cheesefest but it has a bear. He's the real star of the movie. A bunch of jerks go camping while a viking waits for them. The plot is thin but the bear entertains."
— Nolan L. (5/5)
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