Berserker
Berserker

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Berserker

2015
Movie
100 min
Spanish

Hugo Vartan is an author looking for a juicy story for his next book. He comes across one in the form of the sister of his flatmate's boyfriend, who has been hospitalised in a psychiatric ward for, seemingly, murdering her partner, beheading him with a knife and sticking his head on the steering wheel of her car.

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IMDb3.9/10
Director: J.P. LoscherGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, snow-covered cabin, a group of friends are celebrating a reunion. Their festivities turn into a desperate fight for survival when a mysterious and relentless killer, known only as the 'Berserker,' begins to systematically hunt them down. Trapped by the harsh winter elements and facing unimaginable brutality, the survivors must uncover the truth behind the killings before they all succumb to the madness.

Critical Reception

Berserker (2015) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, largely criticized for its generic plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on gore over substance. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at creating a tense slasher atmosphere, many found it unoriginal and forgettable within the crowded horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a predictable storyline and lacks originality.

  • Despite some gore, the characters are poorly developed and unengaging.

  • A derivative slasher flick that offers little new to the genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Berserker (2015) were largely disappointing, with viewers frequently citing its uninspired script and lack of memorable moments as major drawbacks. The film failed to leave a lasting impression on most viewers, who found it to be a formulaic and unsatisfying horror experience.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and the killer's moniker, the film does not feature any characters explicitly named 'Berserker' within its narrative.

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