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Remembering Eraserhead, and 20 More of the Best Movie Posters Ever
Austin Collings , October 24th, 2008 14:30

With the long-awaited release of David Lynch's masterpiece Eraserhead on DVD region 2, Austin Collings misses the enigma of the original as opitomised in its iconic poster. Plus, The Quietus collects the other 20 most enticing posters of all time.

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5. The Man Who Fell To Earth

Instead of attempting to nail the abstract grace of Nic Roeg’s take on the alien normality of mid-seventies California, using multiple images, this succinct view of Bowie’s very own other-worldly grace is a pared-down study of greatly considered attention and care; much like the filmmaker and his star.