Even 48 Years Later, This David Lynch Horror Keeps Fans Up at Night
If you crave something that goes beyond the already tired traditional storytelling, something that digs deeper into the surreal corners of our consciousness, this groundbreaking work might be just what you're looking for.
Looking for something that will challenge your perception of reality and leave you questioning everything you've seen? Then this David Lynch's indie film might be exactly what you need. This is his first ever feature movie, so it's definitely worth watching.
Released in 1977, this black-and-white nightmare continues to crawl under viewers' skin, refusing to let go even after nearly five decades.
Eraserhead: The Nightmare That Launched Lynch's Career
Eraserhead follows Henry Spencer, a man navigating through an industrial wasteland while dealing with his girlfriend and their unusual offspring.
The movie depicts our everyday anxieties in an uncanny and uncomfortable way. David Lynch managed to make us, once again, feel like we are looking into our inner selves. The movie feels alien and way too familiar both at the same time.
Lynch spent five years crafting this masterpiece, shooting in the abandoned stables. The black and white cinematography is a great choice as it makes everything feel more hauntingly alive.
And don't even get us started on that baby. Actually, let's not talk about the baby. Some things are better left unexplained.
Fans Still Can't Shake Off the Terror of Eraserhead
Lynch himself only added to the movie's mystery. In an interview to BAFTA Guru, he said:
“Believe it or not, Eraserhead is my most spiritual film.”
When pressed to elaborate, he simply replied:
“No, I won't.”
And we think this is what makes the movie's impact a lot bigger and makes the movie itself more terrifying.
As one Redditor wrote:
“That movie had a big impact on me the first time I saw it. Just sort of blew me away in a strange, horrifying way.”
It's a feeling that a lot of people who watched Eraserhead can relate to. As another viewer explained this feeling:
“They don't even compare to the sense of dread and terror I felt throughout and now after viewing Eraserhead. It's really unlike any feeling over ever had after a movie other than maybe 120 Days of Sodom or American Beauty.”
Where to Watch Eraserhead?
So for those brave enough to venture into Lynch's darkest creation, Eraserhead is currently available on HBO Max. But fair warning: you might want to schedule some light-hearted viewing afterward.