Review of Eraserhead (1977) by Adrian B — 18 Dec 2011
Strange, extremely B-movie budget horror film that has somehow spawned success. The film follows a lonely man (Jack Nance), who knocks up a woman (Charlotte Stewart), and they have a baby. The baby is not human, though, but a strange creature that cannot nearly be easily described.
The film meant to be a taunt towards the raising of children shortly after birth. It is pretty miserable, but also effective. There are scenes that are hilarious, but also scenes that are sick and also scenes that strike emotional chords.
Even though the view is appalled by the creature the new-born (among other things, like the children has bowl movements when being served during dinner), it is very watchable, mainly because it is intriguing, funny, and unique.
One can tell it was made a very small budget, according to resources, only $100,000!
This review of Eraserhead (1977) was written by Adrian B on 18 Dec 2011.
Eraserhead has generally received very positive reviews.
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