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The Trap Door

  • TV Series
  • 1984–1986
  • TV-Y7
  • 5m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.9K
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The Trap Door (1984)
Dark FantasyStop Motion AnimationAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasyHorror

Berk, a blue plasticine creature, lives as a servant to the unseen "Thing Upstairs" in an ancient castle. Every time the trap door opens, a new adventure begins for Berk and his pals, the sk... Read allBerk, a blue plasticine creature, lives as a servant to the unseen "Thing Upstairs" in an ancient castle. Every time the trap door opens, a new adventure begins for Berk and his pals, the skull Boni and the spider Drutt.Berk, a blue plasticine creature, lives as a servant to the unseen "Thing Upstairs" in an ancient castle. Every time the trap door opens, a new adventure begins for Berk and his pals, the skull Boni and the spider Drutt.

  • Creators
    • Terry Brain
    • Charlie Mills
  • Stars
    • William Rushton
    • Nick Shipley
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    1.9K
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    • Creators
      • Terry Brain
      • Charlie Mills
    • Stars
      • William Rushton
      • Nick Shipley
    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    William Rushton
    • Berk…
    • 1984–1986
    Nick Shipley
    • Drutt
    • 1984–1986
    • Creators
      • Terry Brain
      • Charlie Mills
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    7Vuraxis

    The source of my childhood nightmares

    There's not a lot to say. It's well animated, sometimes rather funny, creative, and memorable. But damn, it is the scariest stuff my child self ever saw. It even has jumpscares!
    Jattwood1

    DVD Released

    Despite there being no DVD details available here, there has been a Region 2 DVD released of Series 1 & 2, that's the complete series, and you can buy it from Amazon.co.uk at around £14. Although there are no extras on the disc, its great to see this show finally get a release as it's just so hilariously funny and the late Willie Rushton does an excellent job at voicing all the strange and wonderful characters. In fact sometimes you almost forget he is the only voice talent, if nothing else this show showcases his great comic skills. A must for any child of the eighties and good clean entertainment for children nowadays. An absolute must buy. Just superb!
    7Vuraxis

    wow wow wow

    This is an amazing series. I grew up (and still am growing up) watching this. Its a little dark, but the great thing is the dark side goes over small children's heads, but the older you get, ythe more you see and understand. Great humor,a lot of work put into it and all round amazing... 10/10
    tremorzen

    Amazingly Good!

    I can't believe that I am the first to comment on this classic cartoon.

    Amazingly funny and imaginative, a true classic from the time when cartoons ruled!

    I was lucky enough to pick up an old VHS recording of the episodes (they are just five minutes in length), yet it is just one of the best shows I can remember from when I was younger.

    Berk is ruled as a servant by the guy upstairs, he has a friend who is a skull and the all important "Trap door", where nasty funny and creative things come out.

    All I can say if you don't remember it is this...

    Watch It!
    9marlieH

    Completely amazing

    If you never watched this show as i kid, then what was your childhood. My dad showed me this show all throughout my childhood and it was such a good show, i litteraly watched it on repeat. Honestly so good

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    • Trivia
      Terry Brain, who was one half of the creators and animators of this show, went on to work for Aardman Animation as an animator. The last project he worked on before his death in 2016 (aged just 60) was the 'Shaun the Sheep Movie' (2015).
    • Quotes

      Berk: RIGHT. It's *bonkin'* time! I loves a bit of bonkin'! Three, four, five, six, seven, can't remember the rest! Twelve!

    • Connections
      Featured in DITV: 6th April 2006 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Trap Door
      Written and composed by Bob Heatlie

      Performed by Zygott

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    • Release date
      • 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Falluckan
    • Production companies
      • CMTB Animation
      • Queensgate Productions
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