1977 · 89 min · NR

Eraserhead

Name: Eraserhead
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1977
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates, Judith Roberts

Directed by David Lynch · Horror, Science Fiction

Eraserhead (1977) is a Horror film, directed by David Lynch. It runs 89 minutes and is rated NR.

A psychological horror, with a surreal dreamlike and bleak tone. Themes of isolation and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer

David LynchPeter Ivers

Cinematography

Frederick ElmesHerbert Cardwell

Cast

Jack NanceCharlotte StewartAllen JosephJeanne BatesJudith RobertsLaurel NearJack FiskJean Lange

The world of this film

Setting

Urban

When

Timeless

Premise & themes

Premise

Psychological Horror

Themes

Isolation Madness / Loss Of Sanity

Tone

Surreal DreamlikeBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Dialogue

Sparse Quiet

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Urbandir. David Lynch
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Eraserhead

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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