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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
 

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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
 

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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.
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Eraserhead (1976) was David Lynch's first full length feature, and arguably his greatest achievement to date. The film demands a lot from it's audience and richly rewards those willing to persevere.