This Lynch film is rightly called dangerous for the psyche, and Kubrick always considered the film genius

Only a morally resilient viewer will dare to watch such a film.

David Lynch became a legend during his lifetime, a rarity and a point of pride for any director. Although his films could sometimes be difficult to interpret in terms of "normalcy," Lynch's cinematic hits are sure to go down in history as uniquely profound creations.

At the dawn of his career, the director created a true monster. This surreal horror rightfully occupies a leading position in the "Not for Everyone" rating on Kinopoisk, and the magazine "Premiere" included it in the list of potentially dangerous films for viewers. Lynch himself always called the horror one of his best creations. Stanley Kubrick also loved his colleague's brainchild, adding it to his personal list of the most rewatchable iconic films.
Director David Lynch shows a V sign with his fingers and smiles
David Lynch
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Have you guessed what it's about yet? The film “Eraserhead” from 1977 was the master's feature film debut. He "suffered" it out in the literal and metaphorical sense. During the filming, Lynch's wife left him. He was entirely consumed by the project, which was catastrophically underfunded. The future filmmaker had to deliver newspapers to gather a minimal budget.
Young David Lynch in a shirt and panama hat
David Lynch on the set of 'Eraserhead'
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In the plot, the main character of the horror encounters a strange anomaly. His girlfriend gave birth to an "unknown creature," which can hardly be called an infant. A kind of slippery creature, a mutant. At that time, there were no such computer graphics capabilities as today. Lynch cast a preserved calf fetus in the role of the "eraserhead." The director personally organized its burial after filming was completed.
Jack Nance close-up in a frame from the movie 'Eraserhead'
Still from the movie 'Eraserhead'
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The true intent of the film was taken to the grave by its creator. In response to critics and journalists' attempts to get to the bottom of it, to find out the value and purpose of such a film, Lynch evasively remained silent, stating that each viewer should take away something personal from the viewing.

Have you watched Lynch's first horror? Do you like such films?