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Eraserhead

Summary: Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child.
Release Date: February 03, 1978
Genres: Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
MPAA: Not Rated

Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 10,000
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