Eraserhead

Special Features (Blu-ray)

• 1977 - trailer/promo piece for Eraserhead. Industrial sounds only. (1 min, 1080p).
• 1979 - presented here is an archival interview with David Lynch and cinematographer Frederick Elmes which was shot by filmmaker Tom Christie for his television production class at UCLA in 1979. The American director explains how he chose the location (an old industrial park) for his film and discusses its tone and atmosphere, as well as the polarizing reactions the film generated after its premiere. Frederick Elmes contributes with small technical comments. In English, not subtitled. (17 min, 1080i).
• 1982 - presented here is an archival trailer for Eraserhead which was produced by twins Douglas Brian Martin and Steven M. Martin, with cinematography by Frederick Elmes. The trailer preceded the film at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles for several years it played there to sold-out Friday midnight movie audiences. The trailer is essentially a Thank You message delivered by David Lynch. In English, not subtitled. (2 min, 1080i).
• 1988 - presented here is an excerpt from an episode of the French television program Cinema de notre temps, which was recorded in 1988 and broadcast on April 23, 1993. David Lynch and actor Jack Nance (Henry Spencer) visit the big dark tunnel seen in Eraserhead (see screencapture #2). In English and French, with printed French and English subtitles where necessary. (7 min, 1080p).
• 1997 - presented here is archival footage with David Lynch, actors Jack Nance and Charlotte Stewart (Mary X), and director's assistant Catherine Coulson. The group visits Mary X's house, and discusses the shooting and unique atmosphere of Eraserhead. The interviews were conducted by Toby Keeler for his 1997 documentary Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch. In English, not subtitled. (17 min, 1080i).
• 2001 - David Lynch made the excellent documentary film "Eraserhead" Stories in 2001. It focuses on the long and rather unusual production history of his first feature film. "Eraserhead" Stories contains a large amount of archival stills and photographs. In English, not subtitled. (86 min, 1080i).
• 2014 - presented here are new interviews with director's assistant Catherine Coulson, actors Charlotte Stewart and Judith Anna Roberts, and cinematographer Frederick Elmes. The interviewees discuss their initial encounters and professional relationships with David Lynch, as well as their contributions to Eraserhead. The interviews were conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2014. In English, not subtitled. (27 min, 1080p).
• TV Calibration - viewing instructions provided by David Lynch. In text-format. Calibration tests are also included. (Please see screencapture #19).
• Short Films - presented here are new 2K restorations of six short films directed by David Lynch. Each film comes with a two-minute video introduction by the American director. 1. Six Men Getting Sick (1967) - one-minute film loop projected on a sculpted screen. Dolby Digital 1.0. (4 min, 1080p). 2. The Alphabet (1968) - shot on 16mm. Dolby Digital 1.0. (4 min, 1080p). 3. The Grandmother (1970) - shot on 16mm. Dolby Digital 1.0. (34 min, 1080p). 4. The Amputee (1974) - two versions, shot on video. Dolby Digital 1.0. (6/5 minutes, 1080p). 5. Premonitions Following an Evil Deed (1995) - shot on 35mm. Dolby Digital 1.0. (1 min, 1080p).
• Booklet - an illustrated booklet featuring an interview with David Lynch from filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley's 1997 book Lynch on Lynch.

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