Eraserhead (1977)
A new father navigates a bleak industrial world and the unsettling cries of his mutant offspring.
First-time father Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
How intense is Eraserhead?
Eraserhead is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Eraserhead feels like
- Tone
- bleaksurreal
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Eraserhead
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Eraserhead for you?
Is Eraserhead scary?
Only a little. Eraserhead has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Eraserhead gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Eraserhead sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Eraserhead?
Eraserhead runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Eraserhead?
Eraserhead is streaming on Max, Criterion, Fandango at Home (free) and YouTube (free).
Does Eraserhead have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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