Review of Eraserhead (1977) by Ibraheem M — 27 Nov 2014

I'll have what David Lynch is having!

This review of Eraserhead (1977) was written by Ibraheem M on 27 Nov 2014.

Eraserhead has generally received very positive reviews.

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