Berserker
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.
Why it matters
A primal slasher steeped in Nordic myth, Berserker blends folklore and forest terror into a gritty '80s grindhouse experience.
- Bears the scars of low-budget '80s slashers but delivers a raw, unsettling atmosphere in the Utah wilderness.
- The berserker’s bear-snout mask is a standout practical effect that channels primal fear without CGI frills.
- For fans of early slasher flicks who dig their kills wrapped in cultural superstition and rural isolation.
- More eerie mood and folk terror than polish—expect rough edges but authentic, cult appeal.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
Slasher
