Review of Eraserhead (1977) by Caio C — 12 Jul 2011

Best David Lynch. Bizarre, bizarre & BIZARRE.

This review of Eraserhead (1977) was written by Caio C on 12 Jul 2011.

Eraserhead has generally received very positive reviews.

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