THE VAULT

Eraserhead (1977) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.3/100

Where your nightmares end...

The Premise

First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Eraserhead taps into fundamental fears. The 7.3/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of baby, nightmare, mutant continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.