Going Berserk
Going Berserk ★★½ 1983 (R)
The members of SCTV's television comedy troupe are featured in this comedy which lampoons everything from religious cults to kung fu movies. Has moments of inspired lunacy, interspersed with more pedestrian fare. Includes wicked send-up of “Father Knows Best,” with former cast member Donahue. 85m/C VHS . CA John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Paul Dooley, Pat Hingle, Richard Libertini, Ernie Hudson, Alley Mills, Dixie Carter, Murphy Dunne, Elinor Donahue; D: David Steinberg.
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