Eraserhead (1977)
David Lynch's Eraserhead is a surrealist horror movie where Henry Spencer, played by Jack Nance, deals with the terrifying challenges of fatherhood, including caring for his deformed child. Released in 1977, the black-and-white film has sparked many discussions about its meaning and themes.
Eraserhead
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- Director
- David Lynch
- Release Date
- March 19, 1977
- Cast
- Jack Nance
- Writers
- David Lynch
- Runtime
- 89minutes
- Budget
- $100,000
Summary
David Lynch's Eraserhead is a surrealist horror movie where Henry Spencer, played by Jack Nance, deals with the terrifying challenges of fatherhood, including caring for his deformed child. Released in 1977, the black-and-white film has sparked many discussions about its meaning and themes.
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