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Eraserhead (1978)

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Eraserhead
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Horror
Fantasy
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Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Release Date
February 3, 1978
Director
David Lynch
Cast
Jack Nance , Laurel Near , Charlotte Stewart , Allen Joseph
Runtime
89 minutes
Main Genre
Horror
Writers
David Lynch

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