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1977 · 89 min · NR

Eraserhead

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

Setting
Urban
When
Timeless

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
IsolationMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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