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Eraserhead

  • 1977
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
146K
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POPULARITY
2,674
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Jack Nance in Eraserhead (1977)
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Body HorrorDark ComedyDark FantasyMonster HorrorPsychological DramaPsychological HorrorFantasyHorror

Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child.Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child.Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child.

  • Director
    • David Lynch
  • Writer
    • David Lynch
  • Stars
    • Jack Nance
    • Charlotte Stewart
    • Allen Joseph
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    146K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,674
    23
    • Director
      • David Lynch
    • Writer
      • David Lynch
    • Stars
      • Jack Nance
      • Charlotte Stewart
      • Allen Joseph
    • 832User reviews
    • 205Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

    Videos2

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    Trailer 0:47
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    Photos114

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    Top Cast21

    Jack Nance
    Jack Nance
    • Henry Spencer
    • (as John Nance)
    Charlotte Stewart
    Charlotte Stewart
    • Mary X
    Allen Joseph
    Allen Joseph
    • Mr. X
    Jeanne Bates
    Jeanne Bates
    • Mrs. X
    Judith Roberts
    Judith Roberts
    • Beautiful Girl Across the Hall
    • (as Judith Anna Roberts)
    Laurel Near
    Laurel Near
    • Lady in the Radiator
    V. Phipps-Wilson
    • Landlady (long version)
    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
    • (as Neil Moran)
    Hal Landon Jr.
    Hal Landon Jr.
    • Pencil Machine Operator
    Jennifer Lynch
    Jennifer Lynch
    • Little Girl
    Brad Keeler
    • Little Boy
    Peggy Reavey
    Peggy Reavey
    • Person Digging in the Alley (long version)
    • (as Peggy Lynch)
    Doddie Keeler
    • Person Digging in the Alley (long version)
    • Director
      • David Lynch
    • Writer
      • David Lynch
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      When production on the film took longer than expected, David Lynch had to sleep in the same room used as Henry's bedroom for over a year.
    • Goofs
      Henry takes off the wrong shoe/sock to dry off.
    • Quotes
      • [the Baby is going into violent convulsions and has broken out in spots]
      • Henry Spencer: Oh! You ARE sick!
    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits, just a long, tilted close-up of the face of Jack Nance.
    • Alternate versions
      First DVD edition was printed in open matte format (1:1.33)
    • Connections
      Edited into The History of the Hands (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Lady in the Radiator Song
      Composed by Peter Ivers
      Lyrics by David Lynch (uncredited)
      Performed (Sung) by Peter Ivers and Fats Waller (as "Fats" Waller) (Pipe Organ)

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    FAQ3

    • Who is the Man in the Planet?
    • What is David Lynch's interpretation of this film?
    • What are the "Glen or Glenda" references?

    Details

    • Release date
      • February 3, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cabeza de borrador
    • Filming locations
      • Center for Advanced Film Studies, American Film Institute - 2021 N. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • American Film Institute (AFI)
      • Libra Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,804
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono(original release)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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