A Norse legend stalks modern campers in Rainbow Valley’s shadowy woods.
BERSERKER
It's too late to run. There's no time to scream... Just close your eyes and pray to die.
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.
Quick Answer
Berserker is a 1987 American horror film directed by Jefferson Richard about a group of young adults who encounter a bloodthirsty Viking warrior, believed to be reincarnated, while camping in the Utah wilderness.
Programmer's Pick
If you ever wondered what would happen if a Viking legend crashed a classic slasher setup, Berserker has your answer. Between bear claws, topless terror, and a dash of Norwegian folklore, this is campfire horror with a berserk twist.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Jefferson Richard
- Writers
- Joseph Kaufman, Jefferson Richard
- Release
- 1987
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- O Vale Assassino, Berserker: The Nordic Curse
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film draws directly from the legend of the Berserker, blending Viking lore with slasher brutality.
Isolated cabins, deep woods, and rumors of a killer bear set the stage for old-school survival horror.
The antagonist isn’t just another masked maniac—he’s a reincarnated Viking warrior with a taste for carnage.
With 1980s style, woods-bound partying, and a cast of doomed young adults, it delivers on vintage slasher nostalgia.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Campers encounter the Berserker legend
Reincarnated Viking warrior (Berserker)
Stalks and kills campers in the woods
Remote Utah cabin and surrounding forest
Questions from the Vault
When was Berserker released? +
Berserker was released in 1987.
Who directed Berserker? +
Berserker was directed by Jefferson Richard.
How long is Berserker? +
Berserker has a runtime of 85 minutes.
What genre is Berserker? +
Berserker is a horror film.
Where can I watch Berserker? +
Berserker is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How does the Berserker legend haunt the campers in Rainbow Valley? +
The campers unwittingly invoke the Berserker legend while staying in a remote Utah cabin, leading them to face a Viking warrior believed to be reincarnated and driven by ancient rage.
