Eraserhead is a 1977 American independent surrealist body horror film [3] written, directed, produced, and edited by David Lynch. Lynch also created its score and sound design, which included pieces by a variety of other musicians. Shot in black and white, it was Lynch's first feature-length effort following several short films.

Eraserhead: Directed by David Lynch. With Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates. Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child.

Mar 4, 2022 · David Lynch's shocking 1977 debut film Eraserhead is surreal and nightmarish, but its true meaning actually touches on the fear of fatherhood.

Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child. A film that defies conventional logic and storytelling, fueled by its dark nightmarish atmosphere and compellingly disturbing visuals.

With its mesmerizing black-and-white photography by Frederick Elmes and Herbert Cardwell, evocative sound design, and unforgettably enigmatic performance by Jack Nance, this visionary nocturnal odyssey continues to haunt American cinema like no other film.

Oct 4, 2024 · Eraserhead became a staple in the cult “midnight circuit.” Lynch recalls that John Waters himself, during a panel discussion following one of his films, didn’t respond to questions from the audience but enthusiastically recommended watching the film about Henry Spencer.