A Week with Emily: Examining ‘Eraserhead’ in Emily’s Adventures in Horrorland!

Emily Good doesn’t stop. She’s one of the most dedicated genre followers you’ll find, and she’s perfectly articulate when breaking down films, both new and old. Today Emily will be jumping into a certified classic in David Lynch’s supremely eerie Eraserhead.

You can watch Emily’s awesome breakdown below, but don’t forget: if you miss an episode, you can always access Emily’s videos by hovering our ‘Reviews’ section and following the path to ‘Emily’s Adventures in Horrorland!

If you’re foreign to the film, here’s a brief synopsis to help prepare you for one jarring piece of cinema!

A film that defies conventional logic and storytelling, fueled by its dark nightmarish atmosphere and compellingly disturbing visuals. Henry Spencer is a hapless factory worker on his vacation when he finds out he’s the father of a hideously deformed baby. Now living with his unhappy, malcontent girlfriend, the child cries day and night, driving Henry and his girlfriend to near insanity.