Eraserhead poster

Eraserhead

September 28, 1977 · 89 min · 7.4/10 · Horror, Fantasy

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
Writers: David Lynch

Cast

Jack Nance
Jack Nance
Henry Spencer
Charlotte Stewart
Charlotte Stewart
Mary X
Allen Joseph
Mr. X
Jeanne Bates
Jeanne Bates
Mrs. X
Judith Roberts
Judith Roberts
Beautiful Girl Across the Hall
Laurel Near
Laurel Near
Lady in the Radiator
Jack Fisk
Jack Fisk
Man in the Planet
Jean Lange
Grandmother
Thomas Coulson
The Boy
John Monez
Bum
Darwin Joston
Darwin Joston
Paul
T. Max Graham
The Boss

Crew

  • Screenplay: David Lynch
  • Producer: David Lynch
  • Original Music Composer: David Lynch
  • Editor: David Lynch
  • Production Design: David Lynch
  • Art Direction: David Lynch
  • Special Effects: David Lynch
  • Director of Photography: Herbert Cardwell
  • Director of Photography: Frederick Elmes
  • Original Music Composer: Peter Ivers
  • Assistant Camera: Catherine E. Coulson
  • Production Manager: Doreen G. Small

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.

Official Videos

Richard Linklater on Why Eraserhead Blew His Mind
Eraserhead - Trailer
Patton Oswalt introduces Eraserhead