Eraserhead

7.3 1977 David Lynch 1h 29m
Horror Science Fiction
Eraserhead

First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Cast

Jack Nance Jack Nance Henry Spencer
Charlotte Stewart Charlotte Stewart Mary X
Allen Joseph Mr. X
Jeanne Bates Jeanne Bates Mrs. X
Judith Roberts Judith Roberts Beautiful Girl Across the Hall
Laurel Near Laurel Near Lady in the Radiator
Jack Fisk Jack Fisk Man in the Planet
Jean Lange Grandmother

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Vibes

Curious Mind Bending Visually Stunning Critic Favorite

Double Feature Pairings

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