Eraserhead

"Where your nightmares end..."

Feb 3 1978 Not Rated 1h 29m
Fantasy, Horror

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

Plot

A film that defies conventional logic and storytelling, fueled by its dark nightmarish atmosphere and compellingly disturbing visuals. Henry Spencer is a hapless factory worker on his vacation when he finds out he's the father of a hideously deformed baby. Now living with his unhappy, malcontent girlfriend, the child cries day and night, driving Henry and his girlfriend to near insanity.

Written by

David Lynch

Directed by

David Lynch

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American Film Institute (AFI)

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
135,623
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
87
Popularity
NA