Eraserhead 1977
“Where your nightmares end...”
What is Eraserhead?
"Eraserhead" is a surrealist body horror film that explores the challenges of an individual navigating his environment. The film centers around a first-time father who is struggling to cope with the difficulties of his life.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 1977
- Studios
- AFI
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
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Overview
"Eraserhead" is a surrealist body horror film that explores the challenges of an individual navigating his environment. The film centers around a first-time father who is struggling to cope with the difficulties of his life. His industrial environment poses a significant challenge, and his relationship with his girlfriend is strained. The addition of a new child to the family further exacerbates these problems. The child is described as a mutant, and its presence is accompanied by unbearable screams. The film delves into the complexities of this character's life, presenting a bleak and unsettling portrayal of his circumstances. The story is a poignant exploration of the difficulties faced by an individual in a challenging environment.
Should you watch it?
“A first-time father navigates a grim industrial environment and his mutant child.”
- David Lynch's feature-length directorial debut
- unique horror and science fiction elements
- features the unbearable screams of a mutant child
- set in a bleak industrial environment
Watch it if you want to experience David Lynch's 1977 feature-length directorial debut.
The film contains horror themes and a dark, unsettling atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Eraserhead released?
Eraserhead was released on September 28, 1977 in the US.
Who directed the film?
It was written, directed, produced, and edited by David Lynch.
Is this a feature film debut?
Yes, it is David Lynch's feature-length directorial debut.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under the horror and science fiction genres.
What is the main plot of the film?
First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
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