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Eraserhead (1977)

โ€œWhere your nightmares end...โ€

7.3/10 ยท 2,845 votes 1h 29m nr FantasyHorrorScience-fiction

#7 of 25 films from 1977 #279 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by David Lynch ยท Written by David Lynch

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Overview

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

Cast

Jack Nanceas Henry Spencer
Charlotte Stewartas Mary X
Allen Josephas Mr. X
Jeanne Batesas Mrs. X
Judith Robertsas Beautiful Girl Across the Hall
Laurel Nearas Lady in the Radiator
Jack Fiskas Man in the Planet
Jean Langeas Grandmother
Thomas Coulsonas The Boy
John Monezas Bum
Darwin Jostonas Paul
T. Max Grahamas The Boss
Hal Landon Jr.as Pencil Machine Operator
Jennifer Lynchas Little Girl

Facts

Release dateSeptember 28, 1977
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 1977 average of 111 min
GenresFantasy, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$100,000
Box office$7,100,000 (71.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0074486

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Questions

How long is Eraserhead?
Eraserhead runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Eraserhead worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 2,845 votes, which places it #7 of 25 films released in 1977 in this index (top 76%) and #279 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Eraserhead?
Eraserhead was directed by David Lynch. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Twin Peaks (1989), The Elephant Man (1980), Mulholland Drive (2001).
Who stars in Eraserhead?
Jack Nance as Henry Spencer; Charlotte Stewart as Mary X; Allen Joseph as Mr. X; Jeanne Bates as Mrs. X; Judith Roberts as Beautiful Girl Across the Hall; Laurel Near as Lady in the Radiator.
What is Eraserhead rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eraserhead?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/85579.

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