Eraserhead (1977)
Where your nightmares end...
First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
Director: David Lynch
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: September 28, 1977
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Cast
- Jack Nance - Henry Spencer
- Charlotte Stewart - Mary X
- Allen Joseph - Mr. X
- Jeanne Bates - Mrs. X
- Judith Roberts - Beautiful Girl Across the Hall
- Laurel Near - Lady in the Radiator
- Jack Fisk - Man in the Planet
- Jean Lange - Grandmother
- Thomas Coulson - The Boy
- John Monez - Bum
Screenplay
- David Lynch (Screenplay)
Music: David Lynch, Peter Ivers
Cinematography: Herbert Cardwell, Frederick Elmes
Editing: David Lynch
Production: AFI
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $100,000
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Creature and Monster Horror, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths
Keywords
baby, nightmare, mutant, claustrophobia, parents-in-law, pencil, surrealism, black and white, torture, parallel world
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eraserhead about?
- First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
- Who directed Eraserhead?
- Eraserhead was directed by David Lynch.
- Who stars in Eraserhead?
- Eraserhead stars Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Allen Joseph, Jeanne Bates, Judith Roberts, Laurel Near.
- How long is Eraserhead?
- Eraserhead has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Eraserhead?
- Eraserhead is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Eraserhead?
- Eraserhead had a budget of $100,000.
- How much did Eraserhead gross?
- Eraserhead grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Eraserhead produced?
- Eraserhead was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Eraserhead?
- The themes of Eraserhead include: Creature and Monster Horror, Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths.