Eraserhead (1977) Horror Fantasy
Eraserhead (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
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IMDB: ☆ 7.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 8.7/10
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Eraserhead Plot Synopsis:
A film that defies conventional logic and storytelling, fueled by its dark nightmarish atmosphere and compellingly disturbing visuals. Henry Spencer is a hapless factory worker on his vacation when he finds out he's the father of a hideously deformed baby. Now living with his unhappy, malcontent girlfriend, the child cries day and night, driving Henry and his girlfriend to near insanity.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
Tagline: Be warned. The nightmare has not gone away...
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Eraserhead Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
Awards: 3
Nominations: 2
What is Eraserhead Streaming On?
Eraserhead is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Eraserhead Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 03, 1978
Producers: Fred Baker, David Lynch
Cinematographers: Herbert Cardwell, Frederick Elmes
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Eraserhead (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
Eraserhead Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Nance | ... | Henry Spencer (as John Nance) |
| Charlotte Stewart | ... | Mary X |
| Allen Joseph | ... | Mr. X |
| Jeanne Bates | ... | Mrs. X |
| Judith Roberts | ... | Beautiful Girl Across the Hall (as Judith Anna Roberts) |
| Laurel Near | ... | Lady in the Radiator |
| V. Phipps-Wilson | ... | Landlady (long version) |
| Jack Fisk | ... | Man in the Planet |
| Jean Lange | ... | Grandmother |
| Thomas Coulson | ... | The Boy |
| John Monez | ... | Bum |
| Darwin Joston | ... | Paul |
| T. Max Graham | ... | The Boss (as Neil Moran) |
| Hal Landon Jr. | ... | Pencil Machine Operator |
| Jennifer Lynch | ... | Little Girl |
| Brad Keeler | ... | Little Boy |
| Peggy Lynch | ... | Person Digging in the Alley (long version) |
| Doddie Keeler | ... | Person Digging in the Alley (long version) |
| Gill Dennis | ... | Man with Cigar |
| Toby Keeler | ... | Man Fighting |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jack Nance, as Henry Spencer (as John Nance), passed away at age 53 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: John Nance | Jack Weber - Charlotte Stewart (b. February 27, 1941) – Mary X
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Charlotte Considine - Allen Joseph, as Mr. X, passed away at age 93 in M.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Alan Joseph | Allan Joseph | Al Joseph - Jeanne Bates, as Mrs. X, passed away at age 89 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Jeanne R. Bates | Jean Bates - Judith Roberts (b. November 30, 1934) – Beautiful Girl Across the Hall (as Judith Anna Roberts)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Judith Anna Roberts - Laurel Near – Lady in the Radiator
- V. Phipps-Wilson – Landlady (long version)
- Jack Fisk – Man in the Planet
- Jean Lange – Grandmother
- Thomas Coulson – The Boy
- John Monez – Bum
- Darwin Joston, as Paul, passed away at age 60 in W.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Darwin Jostin - T. Max Graham, as The Boss (as Neil Moran), passed away at age 70 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Max Graham | Neil Moran - Hal Landon Jr. (b. May 23, 1941) – Pencil Machine Operator
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Hal Landon - Jennifer Lynch (b. April 7, 1968) – Little Girl
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jennifer Chambers Lynch | Jen Lynch
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