Review of Going Berserk (1983) by Matt A — 13 Jun 2015

NOT CANDY'S FILM BY FAR BUT FOR AN EARLY ONE HAS QUITE A FEW FUNNY MOMENTS FROM CANDY AND THE CAST.

This review of Going Berserk (1983) was written by Matt A on 13 Jun 2015.

Going Berserk has generally received mixed reviews.

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