Eraserhead
Libra Films International | Release Date: February 3, 1978
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AndremaxJun 17, 2019
Lynch's experimentalism at its maximum already on his first movie, Eraserhead is an outstanding and differentiated visual experience.
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sachineldhoApr 4, 2019
This movie haunted me for like a week. The visuals are so disturbing and creepy. Also, Lynch uses symbolism throughout the whole movie which makes it difficult to percieve and understand for the general audience. This is a brilliant work of art.
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BeastJ18Apr 23, 2018
While this may seem like an exercise in the bizarre, with the right analysis and research, it becomes clear and extremely meaningful. Every scene, shot, edit and artistic choice had meaning and were all necessary to tell the story. As itWhile this may seem like an exercise in the bizarre, with the right analysis and research, it becomes clear and extremely meaningful. Every scene, shot, edit and artistic choice had meaning and were all necessary to tell the story. As it comes together, the sequences of emptiness and a character that wonders from place to place, start to work together to tell a very deep story of depression, loneliness, suicide, conscience, adulthood, alienation, desire, limitations, fear, paranoia and at the heart of it all, the disgust and regret of becoming a father, that take severe psychological and physical effects on the main character. This is art. It presents it in the most formalistic and unconventional way, but this only accentuates and intensifies the themes.… Expand
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amheretojudgeJun 28, 2018
neither can be erased nor ignored..

Eraserhead It defines the genre for not only its physicality screams horrific poems but so does its deeply layered thought-provoking concept and an heart-screeching exaggeration of the consequences of theneither can be erased nor ignored..

Eraserhead

It defines the genre for not only its physicality screams horrific poems but so does its deeply layered thought-provoking concept and an heart-screeching exaggeration of the consequences of the actions of the humankind. The metaphorical term can be inedible and uneven for everyone to grasp it, even after the curtain drops for the feature remains subtle throughout the course of it and doesn't lose its tone at any point. It is rich on technical aspects like cinematography, sound effects, and editing. David Lynch; the writer-director, has done a brilliant work on writing the gripping script and has shown guts to pull off such a convoluted plot and get the anticipated vision on screen creating the perfect impact on the audience who is in awe of it. The performance is hold on tightly by Jack Nance on his portrayal of protagonist that is eerily sociopath and hard to be judged at. The only conundrum in here would be the imaginative bubble depicted in here which is dark and brutal and cringe worthy too, where the makers could have step lightly. Eraserhead is an art that neither can be erased nor ignored, it is bold, unafraid to tell its own story on its own terms.… Expand
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MahmusSep 25, 2020
I adore is this movie. It's creepy and unsettling, but also wierdly warm and comforting.

Pure David Lynch insanity.

Masterpiece.
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mahdimeshkateeNov 28, 2019
one of the greatest movies of all time in my opinion. it shows you so much with so little that you struggle to digest the whole concept. it rewards you with a point-of-view so annoyingly beautiful, it's like opening a door to your mind thatone of the greatest movies of all time in my opinion. it shows you so much with so little that you struggle to digest the whole concept. it rewards you with a point-of-view so annoyingly beautiful, it's like opening a door to your mind that you will not be able to close.… Expand
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HabibiehakimAug 17, 2021
David Lynch is probably already been named as the master of weird movie just based on Eraserhead, the weirdness are just too weird and disturbing yet it's great, it's incredible, it's amazing.
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Cees_TimmermanOct 17, 2020
A piece of crap with some interesting shapes. Could be communist propaganda as well as a cold war expression of capitalist freedom.
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Steven1981Mar 18, 2020
A dark, bizzare, weird and strange film from David Lynch. The main character is a dude called Henry with a funky hairstyle that's out of this world. His girlfriend gives birth to a baby but not your average baby, a bizzare mutant baby. SomeA dark, bizzare, weird and strange film from David Lynch. The main character is a dude called Henry with a funky hairstyle that's out of this world. His girlfriend gives birth to a baby but not your average baby, a bizzare mutant baby. Some disturbing scenes throughout and the film is set in black and white. The lady in the radiator is very creepy in my eyes and not a film for kids to watch. Strictly 18+ year olds should watch this film. It's a simple film but disturbing type of drama/horror. I actually like it very much.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 19, 2022
Of a very divisive director, along with Mulholland Drive Eraserhead is one of his most polarising films, with people finding it wonderfully surreal, funny and unsettling and others will find it for their tastes confusing, too out there andOf a very divisive director, along with Mulholland Drive Eraserhead is one of his most polarising films, with people finding it wonderfully surreal, funny and unsettling and others will find it for their tastes confusing, too out there and weird. On first viewing the latter was the case with me(after being so amazed by the accessible emotional power that The Elephant Man and The Straight Story gave) but after further viewings(Lynch is one of those directors where each of his films should be seen more than once) now it's the former. While Eraserhead is not quite among Lynch's best films(Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, Mulholland Drive and The Straight Story) it is still a very good, even great debut from him, albeit with some parts that are a bit too draggy and drawn out. Eraserhead looks splendid, it's beautifully shot and coupled with the film-noir-ish lighting it's a highly atmospheric-looking film. It's not a Lynch film without surreal imagery and Eraserhead is filled with that and in a way that even early in his career is very distinctive of Lynch. The score has an eerie tension and used in an understated way, not one of the best film scores out there but it suits the film well. The dialogue is spare, only about 21 minutes worth and while not exceptional it is a long way from poor, though maybe Eraserhead may have fared even better without it(big emphasis on maybe). Lynch's direction is for a debut very accomplished if not at his best, his direction in the likes of Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive was pretty much masterly. The story is distinctively surreal and oddball but also very expertly unnerving, Blue Velvet and The Elephant Man feel more accessible but Eraserhead is essentially a mood piece and works amazingly as one. The theme of a man fearing fatherhood will resonate with a lot of viewers too. The mutant baby is incredibly creepy but there is room for some funny moments in a very low-key way especially the dinner-table scene. The acting is great, especially from lead actor Jack Nance, what was most effective about his acting was how personal it felt, in fact the whole film felt very personal. Overall, will divide viewers, it did bewilder me at first, Eraserhead proves to be a very, very good debut as well as a very, very good film where no matter how you feel about the film you cannot deny that a lot of effort had been put into making it. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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MisterGoreFeb 14, 2021
J'ai vu Eraserhead, quelle tuerie ! Ce que j'adore avec ce film, c'est que... il y a eu aucun compositeur qui puisse accompagner les scènes, du coup on se retrouve pendant 1h30 sur une ambiance réussie, malsaine, silencieuse et super sombre,J'ai vu Eraserhead, quelle tuerie ! Ce que j'adore avec ce film, c'est que... il y a eu aucun compositeur qui puisse accompagner les scènes, du coup on se retrouve pendant 1h30 sur une ambiance réussie, malsaine, silencieuse et super sombre, qui rend vraiment ce film malsain a l'atmosphère pesante ! C un peu comme Elephant Man, c'est un peu barjo, mais alors Eraserhead c'est vraiment barjo ! Il y aussi ce personnage, timide, curieux, qui est assez à l'affut, et ça colle parfaitement avec l'environnement parce qu'on ressent en lui cette sensation de solitude et d'être dominé par tout ce qui est étrange ! on se retrouve face à une personne sensible qui se laisse faire par tout ! ce qui rallonge cette aventure horrifique parce le protagoniste est trop effrayé par tout ce qui lui entoure.… Expand
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Toasty87Jul 11, 2020
Very slow story progression seems rushed in parts and got boring quite quick.
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HessoheadFeb 11, 2021
Initially watching this film, I felt confused, baffled, and shocked at what I just witnessed. But after some time of thinking critically about the film’s significance, I have come to interpret a unique meaning for this movie. The way DavidInitially watching this film, I felt confused, baffled, and shocked at what I just witnessed. But after some time of thinking critically about the film’s significance, I have come to interpret a unique meaning for this movie. The way David Lynch presents the human life in front of the camera is truly fascinating. We hear Disturbing music, see unexplainable visuals and witness captivating scenes. This movie is truly one of a kind and it’s quite frankly a revolution. This movie should atleast be seen by everyone atleast one time. It is creepy, weird, jaw dropping, but simultaneously it is good. Eraserhead, by David Lynch, if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re missing out!!… Expand
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
An excellent David Lynch debut in both abstract visual and sound, "Eraserhead" has enough of a plot to follow underneath its hazy horror. 
The film's horror can be multi-interpreted and effectively made me scream twice during the runtime. AnAn excellent David Lynch debut in both abstract visual and sound, "Eraserhead" has enough of a plot to follow underneath its hazy horror. 
The film's horror can be multi-interpreted and effectively made me scream twice during the runtime. An accomplishment no other film, even horror film, has managed to do.… Expand
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DunkaccinoMar 20, 2023
A fearless film, not holding back, and not following traditional film formats in expressing its concepts. It remains a bold and confident piece of art.
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