Eraserhead
Inspired by his time spent living in Philadelphia, David Lynch's nightmarish cult odyssey follows a high-haired young man living in a run-down apartment in an industrial town. When his girlfriend gives birth to a deformed child and moves in with him, he becomes overwhelmed by a series of surreal events, while taking solace in the mysterious Lady in the Radiator's promises that "in heaven, everything is fine." Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Laurel Near star.
Year: 1977
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Incredibly Strange Films, Cult Films / After Dark, Paul's Favourites, Avant-garde / Experimental, Julia's Favourites, Theo's Favourites
Country: USA
Director: David Lynch
Starring: Allen Joseph, Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, Laurel Near
Duration: 90 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence.
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