Eraserhead (1977) Blu-Ray | Criterion Collection

David Lynch’s Eraserhead, his groundbreaking 1977 debut, is a surreal and unsettling vision of dark, dreamlike horror. This haunting cult classic remains a pivotal work in American cinema, celebrated for its striking black-and-white cinematography by Frederick Elmes and Herbert Cardwell, as well as its evocative sound design and enigmatic performance by Jack Nance. With its deeply unsettling atmosphere and nightmarish imagery, Eraserhead continues to mesmerize and disturb audiences, cementing Lynch’s place as a master of the bizarre.

Key Features

• New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director David Lynch, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack on the Blu-ray
• “Eraserhead” Stories, a 2001 documentary by Lynch on the making of the film
• New 2K digital restorations of six short films by Lynch, including *Six Men Getting Sick* (1967), *The Alphabet* (1968), *The Grandmother* (1970), *The Amputee* (1974), and *Premonitions Following an Evil Deed* (1995), all with video introductions by Lynch
• New documentary featuring interviews with actors Charlotte Stewart and Judith Roberts, assistant to the director Catherine Coulson, and cinematographer Frederick Elmes
• Archival interviews with Lynch and members of the cast and crew
• Trailer
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: An interview with Lynch from filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s 1997 book *Lynch on Lynch*

Eraserhead is a mesmerizing cinematic experience that continues to captivate viewers with its haunting visuals, cryptic narrative, and profound exploration of fear and anxiety. This director-approved special edition offers a comprehensive look at Lynch’s groundbreaking film and the visionary mind behind it.