Review of Berserk! (1967) by Sylvester K — 23 Aug 2014

Filled with more circus extravaganza than actual horror. Berserk is a campy murder mystery that left its audience going "berserk" with the ending.

This review of Berserk! (1967) was written by Sylvester K on 23 Aug 2014.

Berserk! has generally received mixed reviews.

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Don't look at Joan Crawford below the waste when she has her ringleader outfit on, scary looking crotch.I really enjoy the circus performances…

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Joan is the fabulously named Monica Rivers (seriously, I feel as if all my Barbies would have worn that name with pride), owner and ringmaster…

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